Occupational Therapist

Description

Basic Grade Occupational Therapist Full-Time | Permanent, 39 Hours per week St John of God North East, Co. Louth We are seeking a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest in working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities to join our multidisciplinary team. This post is based in Dundalk but area of work covers Co. Louth. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention across our Day Services, promoting independence, participation, wellbeing and quality of life. They will also contribute to service development and work collaboratively within an experienced multidisciplinary team. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for this rewarding opportunity. Essential Requirements The successful candidate must: • Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy. • Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. • Have post-qualification clinical experience. • Have experience working with neurodiverse people and those with intellectual disabilities. • Have experience completing sensory assessments. • Demonstrate experience in occupational therapy assessment and intervention, including: • Promoting independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) • Sensory processing • Wellbeing • Postural management • Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills. • Be innovative, flexible and resourceful, with a strong commitment to person-centred practice. • Hold a full clean driver's licence (please clearly state this on your application). Desirable: · Post graduate qualification and experience implementing a sensory approach · Experience in planning and implementing individual and / or group Interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. Informal enquiries to: Lloyd Byrne, Programme Manager Day Services Mobile Tel.