Occupational Therapy Assistant — Acute Hospital Support

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

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).