Activity Worker inStoke on Trent inStoke on Trent PUBLISHED
TUE 19 NOV 2024
The Activity Worker will assist in implementing individualized care plans, support various therapy activities, and escort patients to ward and community-based events. Additional responsibilities include performing administrative tasks, reporting issues to qualified staff, and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure quality care delivery. Candidates interested in the role are encouraged to arrange an informal visit to meet team members prior to application.
Activity Worker : Ward 6, Harplands Hospital:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Activity Worker on Ward 6, Harplands Hospital. This vacancy would suit someone who is looking for an exciting opportunity and wants to work on an Older Persons Ward.
We are keen to show you any of our services and provide an opportunity to meet some team members, if you would like to arrange an informal visit prior to making an application please email
The post holder will support clients in accessing and engaging in a range of therapeutic activities and leisure pursuits, as assessed and planned by qualified members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Treat each patient as an individual respecting both privacy and dignity and contribute to high standards of quality and support.
Form professional relationships with patients to enable them to achieve the outcomes required within the care plan in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
Contribute to the assessment of individual patient needs as requested and directed by the responsible multi-disciplinary team professional.
Support and implement individual care plans as devised by qualified members of the multi-disciplinary team. To support and assist in the delivery of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Complementary Therapy activities where relevant and appropriate to the overall plan ensuring an holistic approach.
Take a lead role in supporting patients to participate in appropriate person centred therapeutic activities including undertaking the role of escorting patients in a full range of ward based and where relevant community based activities as agreed / planned by the multi-disciplinary care team or named nurse.
To perform a range of supporting administrative tasks where required.
To report all complaints and untoward occurrences to a qualified nurse.
Contribute to effective communication with patients (including non-verbal communication methods), their relatives, friends, staff and other professionals to ensure the continuing of quality and safety in the provision of care.
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