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Assistant Occupational Therapist

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Navan

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location: Navan Hospital
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-year specified purpose contract
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting an Occupational Therapy Assistant on behalf of Navan Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, person-centred Occupational Therapy service supporting individuals to achieve greater independence and improve quality of life.

Purpose of the Role:

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist to support the delivery of therapeutic programmes and interventions. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, with a focus on enabling service users to develop and maintain functional skills across all areas of daily living.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage your own delegated caseload in line with service needs.
  • Support service users in individual and group settings with:
    • Personal Activities of Daily Living (PADLs)
    • Domestic Activities of Daily Living (DADLs)
    • Vocational skills, leisure, and community living activities
  • Implement intervention plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of therapeutic activities and rehabilitation programmes.
  • Prepare resources and therapy spaces for interventions and appointments.
  • Carry out administrative and clerical tasks including maintaining accurate service user records and reporting intervention outcomes.
  • Support the service with group programme delivery and home visits, as directed.
  • Promote engagement in meaningful, purposeful activities to support service users’ occupational roles, self-esteem, and cognitive, social, and physical abilities.
  • Liaise with family members, carers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Essential Requirements:

  • Hold a Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2 (QQI accredited).
  • OR
  • Hold a relevant Level 5 healthcare qualification and agree to complete OT Assistant modules 1 and 2 within one year of appointment.
  • OR
  • Be currently employed in a relevant healthcare support role (e.g., OT Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Multi-Task Attendant) with at least one year of experience and agree to complete the relevant training within one year.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support patients.

What to do next:

If you meet the qualifications above and are looking to grow your career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.

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