Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Kare Children's Disability Network Team

Permanent – 35 hours per week

Location: Athy and Kildare, Co. Kildare

Occupational Assistant Salary Scale: Point 1 €32,891 to max Point 5 €36,900 (pro-rated)

Physiotherapy Assistant - Kare Children's Disability Network Team

Fixed Term Contract 12 months – 35 hours per week

Location: Athy and Kildare, Co. Kildare

Physiotherapy Assistant Salary Scale: Point 1 €32,891 (pro-rated)

Therapy Assistant - Kare Clinical Teams Panel

Fixed Term Contracts – 35 hours per week

Location: Co. Kildare

Therapy Assistant Salary Scale: Point 1 €32,891 (pro-rated)

The Assistants will support the Clinical Support Team in adult services to deliver a high-quality service to people using Kare’s clinical services.

Responsibilities:

• Follow plans as determined and delegated by the Clinical team, including assisting in the provision of education and advice on the use of enabling equipment.
• Collaborate with the individual, their family, carers and other staff in the provision of support and advice
• Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Therapy programmes
• Maintain accurate records of service user assessments and interventions & maintain clinical notes relating to clinical work in service user files in accordance with local service protocols.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the Clinical Support Team.

Requirements:

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 qualification in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Speech & Language Therapy / Social Care / relevant area
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a social care/intellectual disability setting
• A good understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Speech & Language Therapist
• Competent computer and administrative skills
• Own transport and a Full, Clean Drivers Licence
• Be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

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