Therapy Assistant
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care settings.
Were currently working with a client who has been awarded a new HSE project and is seeking:THERAPY ASSISTANT
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Location: Ennis
Job Type:Full-Time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support therapists in delivering effective patient-centred care programmes
- Assist patients with activities of daily living mobility and rehabilitation exercises
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to support and implement patient care plans
- Prepare and maintain therapy areas and equipment
- Assist in both individual and group therapy sessions
- Monitor and report patient progress concerns or changes in condition
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Ensure a safe clean and supportive environment at all times
- Communicate effectively with patients families and colleagues
- Adhere to all health & safety infection control and organisational policies
Requirements
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support Nursing Studies or a related field
- Previous experience in a healthcare or care support setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A compassionate patient-centred approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfortable following direction and working under supervision
- Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience supporting therapy or care programmes is desirable
- Basic IT skills for record-keeping and documentation
Benefits
- Mentoring and support from experienced Senior and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists
- Access to a dedicated Operations Management Team
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule including evenings and weekends
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Access to a comprehensive online CPD platform to support ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to gain exposure to the private healthcare sector and contribute to the ongoing development of rehabilitation services
Required Skills:
QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support Nursing Studies or a related field Previous experience in a healthcare or care support setting Strong interpersonal and communication skills A compassionate patient-centred approach Ability to work effectively as part of a team Comfortable following direction and working under supervision Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail Experience supporting therapy or care programmes is desirable Basic IT skills for record-keeping and documentation
