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Form of workBand 3/4 Therapy assistant
Ideally you will have a suitable Falls Exercise Instructor qualification eg OTAGO or Later Life Training, to work as a Postural Stability instructor for the healthy balance service.
Location of the role;
Will cover Braintree Witham and parts of Chelmsford. Can use Braintree or Kestrel House as a base
Main duties;
To undertake home based assessments with adults to determine their suitability for a strength and balance exercise programme.
To prescribe a tailored, evidence-based home exercise programme
To record a series of pre-exercise assessments to enable measurement of change.
To monitor progress and adjust exercise programmes accordingly.
To encourage adherence to the programme
To promote optimal independence and confidence
To record notes using Systmone
Please contact Alex for further details
Skills required;
To have experience of working with older adults in a fall’s prevention capacity
To hold a recognised falls prevention exercise instructor qualification
To be a car driver and able to travel independently around the Mid Essex area.
Experience of using Systmone preferable
Full or part time hours are considered.
