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Occupational therapist

Job Ref.No: 
11705
Location: 
DUBLIN
Classification: 
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Contract Type: 
Permanent Full Time
Publish Date: 
Thursday, 20 December, 2018 - 00:00 to Saturday, 19 January, 2019 - 00:00
Salary Min: 
1
Salary Max: 
1

Part Time Occupational Therapist 

Healthcare Direct - Care of the Elderly setting

Dublin

We are now recruiting on behalf of Healthcare Direct for a part-time Occupational Therapist to work in both community hospital/ step down facilities and nursing homes in Dublin/ Leinster region. This position is initially 1 day/ week and is expected to increase in the near future.

Healthcare Direct is a National Company delivering Occupational Therapy at the highest standards to extended care and step down facilities.  Full professional clinical support and supervision and part of a dynamic wider multidisciplinary team. 

The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities in the Care of the Elderly setting and in the community:

  • Deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to Older Adults consisting of physical, sensory and cognitive assessment and treatment.
  • Devise and carry out appropriate assessments e.g. seating, hoist & slings, eating, pressure relief and meaningful activities of daily living. 
  • Assist individuals in becoming independent following physical and mental-health problems
  • Work with other Healthcare Professionals such as nurses, speech therapists, physiotherapists, activity coordinators, etc.
  • Liaise with patients’ families and other relevant agencies
  • Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Staff Training Days

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good practical skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • An inquiring and creative mind
  • Problem –solving approach

Prerequisites:

  • Experience in providing OT to the elderly population
  • Degree qualified
  • Membership of the AOTI
  • 1 years’ experience working as an OT in the public or private sector
  • CORU registration
  • Full driver’s license/ access to a car

Excellent training in occupational therapy, working with a dynamic OT team with peer support and full supervision.

Please send your CV to Mary Fleming at Healthcare Direct    mary.fleming@healthcaredirect.ie

Please contact Conan Lang Clinical OT Manager. Healthcare Direct. conan.lang@healthcaredirect.ie