More than 15 years experience working within health and community services in the Rochdale borough. Familiarity with moving and handling equipment and techniques and a genuine interest in helping individuals meet their potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Therapy Assistant
Northern Care Alliance
01.2008 - Current
Assess patients' with mobility problems to help reduce the risk of falling.
Work with integrated therapy services including district nurses, physiotherapists and the adult care team to help carry out treatment plans.
The regular use of various aids and adaptations including: standing mobile hoists; suitable walking aids and wheelchairs; slide sheets and transfer boards; hand rails; grab rails; shower chairs ; handling belts and commodes.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments, including batch numbers for any walking aids issued.
Ensured a safe treatment environment by maintaining clean equipment and following infection control protocols.
Awareness of procedures to maintain equipment stock levels.
To be up to date with all mandatory training including, moving and handling, infection control
Learning Disabilities Support Worker
Pennine Acute NHS
01.2004 - 01.2008
Working with a wide range of disabilities, both physical and mental to support independent living within the community.
Knowledge and daily use of a wide range of moving and handling equipment including Bath hoists and lifts, slings of various types and sizes, standing hoists, sliding sheets and transfer boards, profiling beds and handling belts.