Occupational Therapist Job Opportunity
Nua Healthcare Services offers specialized residential, respite and day services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, chromosomal disorders, acquired brain injury, mental health difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
The role of an Occupational Therapist is a hybrid model of working with opportunities to work from home, in our offices or conduct assessment and intervention in Nua Healthcare Centres as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of children and adults residing in Nua Healthcare providing assessment, intervention and evaluation of treatment programmes across self-care, leisure and productive occupations.
* Engage in interdisciplinary working with members of the clinical team including Consultant Psychiatrists, Behaviour Specialists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Care Workers and Assistance Support Workers to meet the person-centred needs of service users on your caseload.
* Complete environmental assessments to ensure that an individual's environment is accessible to his/her specific sensory and/or physical support requirements.
* Carry out reviews of service users' postural support needs and complete basic and complex seating assessments as required.
* Support service users transition back into the home after being hospitalised as required.
* Promote purposeful engagement in self-care, leisure and productive pursuits for all age profiles with due regard for the individual's abilities and preferences.
Requirements:
* Hold a Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
* Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage.
* Knowledge of individual care planning and experience contributing to individual risk assessment.
* Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services/mental health services.
* Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
* Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.
Benefits:
* Company Pension.
* Comprehensive Induction process.
* Continuous Professional Development.
* Fantastic development & career opportunities.
* Life Assurance/Death-in-Service.
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
* Education Assistance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Bike to work Scheme.
* Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
* Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide.
Working Conditions:
* Hybrid model of working.
* Opportunities to work from home.
* Work in our offices based in Littleisland, County Cork, or Naas Co. Kildare.