Rehabilitation Assistant

RCH Care Homes Limited; Riseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A neuro rehabilitation center in Riseley is seeking compassionate individuals to assist residents with daily activities during their 6-12 week stay. The role involves providing companionship and support to patients recovering from strokes and brain injuries, ensuring they maintain their safety and health. Previous experience in care is a plus, but not required. This position is offered as a bank contract, providing flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Helping residents with daily activities like washing and dressing.
• Being a caring and friendly companion for patients.
• Supporting residents to ensure safety, cleanliness, and health.
• Assisting the therapy team with patient progress.

Job description

ABI unit - Manton Heights

We are a small neuro rehabilitation unit called the ABI unit in Bedford area, for patients with Strokes and brain injuries. The patients stay at the unit for 6-12 weeks and receive rehabilitation from our therapy team.

Duties Will Include

• Helping residents with their daily activities like washing, dressing, eating.
• Being a caring and friendly companion to help our patients while on their 6-12 week stay at the ABI unit.
• Supporting the seniors to ensure residents are kept safe, clean, healthy and empowered to make their own choices.
• Supporting the therapy team with progressing patients and promoting impendence.

Previous experience is not essential, although if you have worked in care before that is also great. This is a bank contract.