Therapy Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Therapy Assistant for Clondalkin Lodge, New Road, Clondalkin Village, Dublin 22 D22 R9Y7

Responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to:

• Deliver an effective and efficient physiotherapy assistance service on an inpatient basis.


• Assist in the transfer of patients to and from therapy.


• Assist in the preparation of a treatment area i.e. gym set up for rehab.


• Assist the therapist with patients’ assessment \- assist patient to move, re\-position/stabilise during an assessment.


• Assist the therapist with treatment intervention.


• Assist the therapist where two or more are required to treat a patient.


• Carry out exercise programme with a patient.


• Take patient through the exercise programme which the therapist has prescribed.


• Document the above exercise programme intervention.


• Mobilise patient and document same.


• Carry out passive range of motion and assisted movement programmes.


• Maintain and monitor consumable equipment.


• Recognizes the importance of a good working relationship with frequent communication between the assistant and the supervising therapist.


• Uses knowledge, training and skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of different service users and providers


• Uses knowledge to observe confidentiality when handling patient information.


• Assist with the personal care of patients.

Qualifications:

*Essential:*

• Relevant 3rd Level Qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Post Injury Therapy, Rehabilitation or Equivalent.


• 1\-2 Years of experience in similar post.

*Desirable:*

• In process of obtaining CORU Registration

*Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

• Knowledge of occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.


• Ability to assess individual patient needs.


• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.


• Knowledge of a range of therapy methods and techniques.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.


• Ability to fabricate and fit a range of adaptive devices for individual patients and to instruct in their use and maintenance.

*Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health \& Safety:*

• The post holder will report to the Director of Clinical Services. The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health \& Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.


• The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.


• The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures \& Standards and attend training as appropriate.

Benefits:

• HSF Health Plan


• Education Support


• Employee Assistant Programme


• Length of Service Reward


• Birthday Reward


• Subsidised Meals


• Bike to Work Scheme

Email hr@bartrahealthcare.ie to request Full Job Description.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From €15\.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CORU CERTIFICATE (preferred) (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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