KARE is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation committed
to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over
**Apply on the website** children and adults with intellectual
disabilities and their families. The organisation was founded in
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range of high quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly and
West Wicklow. We work with each individual who uses the service to
support them to develop their skills and abilities so that they can
live the life of their choice.
(X2) BASIC GRADE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Permanent Contract
**Apply on the website** hours per week
Both posts are based in Co. Kildare with opportunities for remote
working
The following vacancies exist to join the following teams in KARE:
* A permanent Basic Grade Occupational therapist to join KARE?s
experienced multi-disciplinary Clinical Team who support adults with a
primary diagnosis of Intellectual Disability who attend KARE day
service or live in a KARE residential house. This post is based in
Kilcullen, with opportunities for remote working.
* A permanent Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to join the Young
Adults team. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new
initiative and join a newly formed multi-disciplinary Clinical Team.
The Young Adults team supports, school leavers with complex needs who
live and/or attend services across the whole CH**Apply on the
website**. This post is based in Kill, Co. Kildare but also affords
the opportunity for remote working and working across the whole
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The successful candidates will be offered continuing professional
development and the opportunity to work within an extensive
multi-disciplinary team.
DUTIES
* Integrate occupational therapy skills with current occupational
therapy theory and relevant supporting evidence-based knowledge
* Conduct standardised/non-standardised/observational assessments
that identify occupational and functional needs in the areas of
self-care, productivity, and leisure
* Adhere to the principle of informed consent prior to and
throughout interventions.
* Apply clinical reasoning to plan, grade, implement and modify
interventions that are outcome based and relevant to person?s goals
* Facilitate individual intervention, education sessions/groups with
individuals, parents or other support staff
* Ensure electronic records and report writing are up to date
* Actively promote collaborative working relationships within
multidisciplinary teams
* Prioritise and manage a caseload under supervision from a Senior
Therapist/team manager.
* Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality,
ethics and legislation
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or an Occupational
Therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapists
Registration Board at CORU
* CORU registered or be able to show proof of pending registration
* Relevant post qualification or under-graduate placement experience
in a disability setting with adults or children.
* Eligible to work in Ireland
* Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle
* Excellent communication skills - oral and written
* Ability to work in a self-directed manner and to work as part of a
team
* Excellent time management skills
* Good IT and computer skills
* Effective use of reflective practice/supervision process
* Some flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the
needs of the service
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Postgraduate qualification and experience implementing a sensory
approach
* Postgraduate/undergraduate experience with **Apply on the
website** hour postural care.
* Experience in upper limb
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Generous annual leave
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Short commute from Dublin surrounding counties
* Rewarding work with flexible hours and some remote working
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Contributory Pension Plan
* Optional Salary Protection Plan
* Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression.
Interviews will be held virtually. A detailed Job Description is
available on request. Informal Enquiries to **Apply on the website**.
Contact phone number **Apply on the website**.
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is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated
Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to attend a
pre-employment medical, to provide satisfactory references and
satisfactory Garda vetting and overseas police vetting, where
applicable.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining
your suitability for the role via the ?Apply Now? link on
irishjobs.ie -
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
