Occupational Therapist Assistant – Co. Dublin

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, invites applications for an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a new acute hospital setting in Co. Dublin. The successful candidate will support Occupational Therapists in delivering planned interventions and maintaining the therapy programme.

Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support and complete OT Assistant training Modules 1 and 2 (or commit to finishing within one year).

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support is required.
• Complete OT Assistant training Modules 1 & 2 or commit to finishing within one year of starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned and delegated interventions alongside the Occupational Therapist, independently or with other staff as required.
• Assist in planning, organising and maintaining the Occupational Therapy programme and department.
• Prepare the environment for interventions according to client needs and goals.
• Assist in providing therapeutic equipment as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with moving and handling of clients for assessments and treatments as necessary.
• Support clients with confusion or challenging behaviours under supervision.
• Assist with personal care needs during sessions as required.
• Coordinate intervention timetable with colleagues and relevant personnel.
• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, ethics and relevant legislation.

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support

Occupational Therapy Assistant training modules (Modules 1 & 2) completion

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant – Co. Dublin

OTA required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for new opportunity in acute hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will complete the relevant duties assigned to the post, to the specifications agreed with the Occupational Therapist Manager and/or the supervising Occupational Therapist.

General Responsibilities:

• To carry out the assigned and delegated interventions either jointly with the Occupational Therapist, independently and unaccompanied or in collaboration with appropriate other staff
• To carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of the Occupational Therapy programme and department as assigned.
• To prepare the environment for the above mentioned interventions, according to the client needs and therapeutic goals.
• To assist the Occupational Therapist in the provision of therapeutic equipment as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist
• To assist the Occupational Therapist in moving and handling of clients for assessments/ treatments as necessary
• To assist the Occupational Therapist with clients presenting with confusion or challenging behaviours who may require supervision and monitoring
• To assist and supervise the personal care needs of dependent clients if required during a session
• To coordinatethe intervention timetable with colleagues and other relevant personnel
• To respect clients and staff, showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times in line with all HSE Policies and Procedures.
• To prepare the required equipment and treatment areas and if required to explain the intervention
• To facilitate the client in carrying out the goals in relation to the task
• To modify the level of assistance according to the clients’ needs
• To provide verbal and physical prompting as required to complete the task(s)
• To assist with CPR and emergency First aid if required.
• To record and maintain records of interventions and outcomes as appropriate and to communicate same to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• To liaise with other staff and agencies in the provision of therapeutic programmes
• To maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics,and relevant legislation
• To operate in accordance with local department guidelines
• Report back to the Occupational Therapists all relevant information with regard to the client.
• To familiarise and comply with Trust in Care and Data Protection and any other relevant documents
• To undertake such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned on occasion to him/her by the Occupational Therapist Manager or supervising Occupational Therapist.

The Candidate:

• Must Hold a QQI Level 5 qualification in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support (such as those offered via Inchicore College or BIFE).
• Specialized Modules: Complete specific Occupational Therapy Assistant training modules (Modules 1 and 2), or commit to finishing them within one year of starting employment.