Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Overview
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Waterford
FRS Recruitment is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in Waterford. The post is a full time, temporary basis position. The successful candidate will join a team of professionals in the Occupational Therapy department, supporting Occupational Therapists to deliver OT services to patients.
Duties:
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will work in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist in ensuring the co-ordination and delivery of a quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy Service to meet the needs of the patients.The role includes
- Clinical duties
- Departmental duties
- Administrative duties
Essential Requirements:
- Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2 at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
Or
- Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) 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.
Contact: If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Chloe O'Brien, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, Allied Healthcare Division, FRS Recruitment. Tel: M: +353(0)86 1076802 for more information.