Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade)

TTM Healthcare Limited; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mullingar is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) in Community Psychiatry of Later Life. The role involves providing comprehensive assessments and interventions for elderly patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, conducting home visits, and delivering therapeutic sessions. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy, experience in elderly care, and strong communication skills. This is a 12-month contract with competitive market rates and various benefits.

Benefits

Consistent booking within a single healthcare service

Weekly pay

Market-leading pay rates

Dedicated TTM consultant

24/7 on-call support

Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus

Discounts on your favourite brands

Confidential wellbeing resources

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for elderly patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Conduct home visits to assess living environments.
• Deliver therapeutic group sessions and activities.
• Monitor and document patients' progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records.

Skills

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience in elderly care

Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and adaptability

Valid driver’s license

Willing to undergo Garda Vetting

International Police Clearance

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

TTM Healthcare Solutions (TTM) have partnered with a leading organisation to hire an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) - Community Psychiatry of Later Life in Mullingar.

Location: Mullingar

Duration: This contract is for 12 months +

Benefits

• Consistent booking within a single healthcare service
• Weekly pay
• Market-leading pay rates
• Dedicated TTM consultant
• 24/7 on-call support
• Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts on your favourite brands with TTM Perks at Work
• Confidential wellbeing resources through TTM’s Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for elderly patients with psychiatric conditions in a community setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to enhance patients' functional abilities and quality of life.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and family members to ensure holistic care.
• Conduct home visits to assess patients' living environments and recommend necessary modifications to improve safety and independence.
• Deliver therapeutic group sessions and activities to promote social engagement and cognitive stimulation.
• Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies, adaptive techniques, and available community resources.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with CORU
• Experience in elderly care preferably within a community setting
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for community visits
• Be a resident in Ireland and hold one of the following: EU passport or GNIB card with Stamp 1G, Stamp 2, Stamp 4, Stamp 4D, Stamp 5, or 4 EUFam
• Willing to undergo Garda Vetting
• International Police Clearance required (if lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16)

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