Joanne Alderson

I would work either on the ward supporting patients with their exercise plans which have either been formulated by a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or an Assistant Practitioner. Within the team the AP would carry a caseload of less complex patients. Part of my role would be completing exercise plans, if the patient has mobility issues, delegating rehab support to work with the patient. Reviewing of patients, and working closely with others. As part of an Occupational role it would be formulating careplans with the patient, setting out the achievable goals, seeing if equipment which can be provided will help the patient to stay in their own home.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ensuring that I see the patient as a whole and not a diagnosis, using a holistic approach at all times.
• I Managed time well and keeping up to date with record keeping.
• I enjoy being able to support to set goals that they want to achieve.

Within this role I was a care coordinator for the less complex patients with mental health illness, forming care plans with the patient involving those involved in that patients care however only with the patients consent.

I would need to work collaboratively with other agencies involved in the patients care. Part of the role i would complete risk assessments. I would also offer supervision for the support workers as and when required.

I was senior care within this role, part of the job would be to accept medication deliveries alongside another staff member to ensure the prescriptions are all correct and no medication missing. As part of the role it would be to ensure that the clients personal care is maintained to a high standard.

As senior I would be responsible for a safe shift ensuring clients needs are meet. Completing paper work as required.

Night senior care assistant, ensuring client needs are meet during the night.

As part of the role it would involve light cleaning as day staff did not always have the capacity to do it.