Staff Grade Occupational Therapist - Galro Skip to content 00 353 43 3349991 info@galroireland.ie Galro 00 353 43 3349991 info@galroireland.ie Staff Login Make a Referral Menu Close Primary Menu Home What we do Residential Care Respite Care Community Support Kilbixy Day Respite Clinical Assessments at Balsonna Barn Supported Access Professional Guardian Aftercare Who we are Gallery Careers Contact Staff Login Make a Referral Menu Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Reporting to: Therapy Manager Yearly CPD opportunities are available. Candidate will: – ▪ Be of good character. ▪ Hold a Third Level degree in Occupational Therapy which is accredited by the relevant Occupational Therapy body. ▪ Submit proof of registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. ▪ Have at least two years’ experience working as an Occupational Therapist. ▪ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, report writing skills and be proficient at managing records in electronic format and hard copy. ▪ Have a keen interest in working with individuals presenting with ASD and ID. ▪ Have ability to provide support and advice to people with various presentations, challenges and personalities. ▪ Have ability to assess a person’s condition, formulate, implement and advise on the implementation of a treatment plan. ▪ Have ability to apply conventional treatments and use technology in various treatment plans and tasks. ▪ Have up to date knowledge of practices in Occupational Therapy support in social care settings. ▪ Be willing to give sound professional advice to front line care staff and families in relation to Occupational Therapy needs of service users. ▪ Be self-motivated to strive for the highest standards in Occupational Therapy. All GALRO staff require to be Garda Vetted at least every three years. Principal Function: To evaluate client Occupational Therapy needs, identify Occupational Therapy requirements, formulate treatment plans and treat clients who present with various congenital conditions, illnesses or injuries, using specialised equipment and the therapeutic application of daily activity. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: – 1. To deliver an Occupational Therapy service in GALRO of the highest clinical standard. 2. Responsible for Occupational Therapy assessments, formulation of treatment plans and overseeing the application of Occupational Therapy interventions. 3. To liaise and communicate effectively and supportively with management, care staff and multi-disciplinary team members. 4. Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy records in line with clinical governance, GALRO requirements and GDPR regulation. 5. Responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, guiding and supporting them in their day-to-day duties. 6. Support Occupational Therapy Assistants to maintain/develop professional standards of good practice. 7. To act as a resource for front line care staff to consult with for the purpose of enhancing quality of care in relation to Occupational Therapy interventions. 8. Establish a suitable Occupational Therapy referral system that meets the needs of clients, GALRO and is in compliance with clinical governance, best practice and legislative requirements. 9. Carry out Occupational Therapy assessments as part of the Assessment of Need (AON) process, including comprehensive evaluation of functional abilities, sensory processing, motor skills, and daily living skills, and contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and reporting. 10. Conduct physical assessments of clients referred, with clearly documented risk assessments associated with the therapeutic environment and/or treatment plan. 11. Develop treatment plans to be applied across home, school and community environments. 12. Assess home environments and recommend adjustments n

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