Part Time - Occupational Therapist - Co. Galway - Evenings / Weekends
HealthcareDirect are currently looking to employ a part time Occupational Therapist to support clients in the Co. Galway area. You will work in private nursing home settings which require Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for Older Adults. Experience in seating assessments is a benefit. This role is for just 3-4 hours per week, and the hours will based on candidate availability. Hours may suit someone looking to top-up their current income. There is potential for additional hours depending on caseload growth. You will work in a fully supported environment lead by our Multidisciplinary Clinical Manager and be given the opportunity to work autonomously in the private healthcare sector. Salary is commensurate with experience.
If you feel that you are the right person for the role we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
Deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to Adults and Older Adults consisting of physical, sensory and cognitive assessment and treatment.
Devise and carry out appropriate assessments e.g. functional and meaningful activities of daily living, seating, restrictive practice, hoist & slings.
Work with other Healthcare Professionals such as Nurses, Speech & Language Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Liaise with resident’s families and other relevant agencies.
Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Staff Training Days
Participate in the service Annual Performance Review System.
Characteristics we value:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good practical skills
Ability to work in a team
Problem –solving approach
Prerequisites:
1 years’ post registration experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the public or private sector
Experience in providing Occupational Therapy input to the elderly population
CORU registration
Membership of the AOTI
Full driver’s license and access to a car
Occupational Therapy Private Indemnity Insurance
Healthcare Direct have a highly experienced team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists supported by Multidisciplinary Clinical Managers, and Clinical Leads. We specialise in providing healthcare services to the public and private sectors across Ireland. We provide patient centred quality care in a wide range of settings including community hospitals, nursing and residential care settings, specialist care centres, and also private sessions in patients’ homes. As such, we see a broad and diverse range of clinical presentations.
Healthcare Direct fully believes in supporting its staff members and supporting employees with Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The post-holder would benefit from:
Full professional clinical support and supervision from our dedicated Clinical Management Team
Extremely flexible working hours
Extensive support from the wider Operations Management Team
In-house training to support you in your role with potential career progression in the areas of Occupational Therapy
Support in attending external CPD courses relevant to the post
Please send your CV to Emer Deasy at Healthcare Direct : emer.deasy@healthcaredirect.ie
Alternatively contact our office on 061 47 46 43 or via www.healthcaredirect.ie
