Current Openings

Windmill Healthcare is recruiting for an Occupational Therapist for our Ferbane Care Centre. These positions reports into the Director of Nursing -Person in Charge.

Responsibilities and Duties:

General

• Caseload management
• Budget management
• Assess, plan, and direct the S&R programme needs for all residents.
• Review and evaluate care plans and recommend changes if necessary.
• Meet with all new admissions and assess OT needs. Comply with the HSE – HIQA – DOHC legislation and standards
• Encourage recognition of the resident as an individual; ensure residents are facilitated to provide feedback and information about the therapy they receive
• Communicate with relatives of residents and with visitors as required.
• Attend Family forum meetings and provide progress to the families
• Consent – Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment
• Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes if required.
• To assess the patients general health, past medical history, and functional abilities to determine areas of weakness or lost function
• The foregoing should not be considered exhaustive.

Management

• Manage a team of allied health professionals i.e basic grade OT, Social and Recreational Coordinator, Activities Assistant
• Plan a monthly roster and work with HR to cover shifts
• Attend Health and Safety meetings and work with the CNMs to agree on care plans and create a positive working environment.
• Complete management audits as requested and submit a monthly report to HSE as per the Service Level Agreement.
• Submit budget returns annually and projects for the upcoming year on equipment needs. Assess the resident’s equipment needs and submit to the DON for approval.

Education and Training

• Attend mandatory training as required. Advise the DON if staff require additional training or upskilling in specific areas

Eligibility criteria

Qualifications, experience, and knowledge

Essential

• BSc Hons Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of previous experience
• Continuous professional development plan

Core Aptitudes:

• Communication and interpersonal skills – Motivation and Creativity
• Teaching skills – the ability to monitor and provide education
• Has the ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively.

What do we offer?

• Paid breaks
• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Food

Be part of our story…Apply Today!

Please send your CV to hr@windmillgroup.ie