Occupational therapist

(1) Part Time/Sessional Occupational Therapist/s Care of the Elderly in Dublin/Leinster Region

(2) Full time OT posts in intellectual disability in Dublin and Co. Meath

 We are now recruiting for a part time/sessional Occupational Therapist/s for nursing homes in Dublin and Leinster region. We are also recruiting for full/part time temporarypositions in intellectual disability in north Dublin and Co. Meath.

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 occupational therapy team.  

Care of Elderly Posts

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

• Assess the case history of patients
• Devise and carry out appropriate assessments (e.g. seating, feeding, pressure relief, meaningful activities of daily living, cognitive and perceptual assessments.  Advising on the use of medical aids and appliances,  etc.
• Source medical equipment solutions as appropriate and document all recommendations
• Assist individuals in becoming independent following physical and mental-health problems
• Work with other health professionals such as nurses, speech therapists, physiotherapists, activity coordinators etc
• Liaise with patients’ families and other relevant agencies

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

For intellectual disability posts please email and another job description will be sent.

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