Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistants - Naas General Hospital - Kildare

Occupational Therapist Assistants are required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for roles in Naas General Hospital

Job Responsibilities:

• The Occupational Therapy Assistants in Naas General Hospital provide group and individual programmes for patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist in all clinical areas

•To carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of the occupational therapy programmes and department as directed by the occupational therapist

• Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the Occupational Therapy staff and the Occupational Therapy department

• As part of Occupational Therapy team, contribute to service planning and development.

The Candidate:

• Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2 

OR

Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2 within 1 year of taking up duty

OR

are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Occupational Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty.

• Permission to work in Ireland

• Professional approach to work

• Flexibility in work practice

For an immediate interview please forward your CV to [email protected] FAO Holly

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