An independent, self employed Rehabilitation Assistant, I can provide support to your professionals at a very competitive rate.
I have full enhanced DBS, PLI, and ICO certification plus safeguarding, moving and handling, GDPR and control of infectious diseases training.
Working as a Rehabilitation Assistant under many fantastic professionals my career in rehabilitation began in 2014. Since then i have undertaken continual personal development and have developed a specialism in rehab in the outdoors. Not afraid to get my hands dirty, and to encourage my clients to do the same, i have a strong belief that great rehab should stretch outside the gym and clinic.
I have been providing RA support to Physiotherapists, Neurotherapists, Speech and Language therapists, plus autonomously running an open hydrotherapy group.
I am also a first aid trainer and can offer First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Basic Life Saving skills, CPR, AED Catastrophic bleed. training
These courses are Ofqual approved, registered and accepted by all employers, insurers and National Governing Bodies.
I also have a number of skills and qualifications that may be useful for your client’s needs, i am a qualified Mountain bike coach, ski instructor, snowboard instructor, and climbing instructor.
I can also offer the services of my partner Lesley Dodson, also a very experienced Rehab Assistant, but with 17 yrs experience in primary education with a specialist knowledge in Speech and language, and visual impairments.
Special Interests : Traditional Navigation skills, Map reading, Climbing, Snowsports, Mountain Biking, almost anything that can be done outside is of interest
About me : Happy to work tirelessly to find a way to work alongside clients various disabilities to allow them to accomplish their goals. Recently projects have included helping clients build and maintain vegetable gardens, as well as a more adventurous client who wanted taking on Skateboard ramps in his wheelchair, If it can help a client with rebuilding their physical skills, their life skills or just an improvement in their level of happiness, i am happy to turn my hand to anything needed
Away from Work : Multi skilled outdoor sports instructor, Climbing, Snowboard, Ski, Mountain Bike coach, he runs a number of small businesses, coaching sports, and coaching first aid. I like to travel, and am currently mid-way through a challenge to spend 1 night In every county in the UK with my partner.
My competencies and training include.
Caseload. Movement. Treatment.
