Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade)

TTM Healthcare Limited; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency in Ireland is hiring an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) in Laois. Enjoy flexible shifts and diverse healthcare environments while providing crucial assessments and interventions for elderly patients. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing patient care. Applicants should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and CORU registration, as well as experience in elderly care.

Benefits

Market-leading pay rates

Weekly pay

24/7 support from consultants

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on brands with TTM Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Registered with CORU.
• Experience in elderly care within a community setting.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct home visits and recommend modifications.
• Deliver therapeutic group sessions.
• Monitor and document patients' progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with standards.

Skills

Assessment and clinical reasoning skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

TTM Healthcare Solutions (TTM) have partnered with a leading organisation to hire Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) based in Laois for agency work. As an agency worker with TTM, you will enjoy the flexibility to choose when and where you work, access to shifts in a variety of settings, and support from our experienced team.

Benefits:

• Access HSE shifts nationwide. *
• Choose shifts and locations on our app.
• Market-leading pay rates.
• Weekly pay.
• Gain experience in a variety of healthcare environments.
• Dedicated consultant and 24/7 support.
• Discounts on your favourite brands with TTM Perks at Work.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support & resources.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Full driving license and access to own car is desirable.
• Resident in Ireland and legal right to work in Ireland without restriction.
• All candidates will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
• International Police Clearance (if lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16).

If you are interested, apply for immediate interviews.

TTM has been awarded Tier 1 status for the provision of agency Allied Health Professionals to the HSE services across Ireland. TTM is 1 of 3 equally ranked suppliers. All agencies on the supplier panel pay the same hourly rates.