Physiotherapist Assistant

Role: Physiotherapy Assistant

Location: ChildVision Dublin Campus, Dumcondra

Hours: 39 hours per week.

Duration: One year contrast.

Job Description

The Physiotherapy Assistant at ChildVision will support the Physiotherapist in delivering high-quality services to children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. This includes both clinical and administrative tasks aimed at enhancing postural support, mobility skills and overall development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Support: Assist Physiotherapist in implementing therapy programs; direct, indirect and group.
• Resource Preparation: Develop and organise materials and equipment necessary for therapy sessions.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records, schedule appointments, and manage related documentation.
• Family and Other Service Providers Collaboration: Work closely with families and service providers to provide guidance on supporting children's communication needs at home and within the community.
• Educational: Assist Physiotherapist to prepare and deliver educational sessions to parents and other professionals.

Qualifications:

• A relevant QQI Level 5 qualification in areas such as Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, or Community Care, including specific modules in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Practice.
• Alternatively, a commitment to complete these qualifications within a specified timeframe may be acceptable.
• Experience in working with individuals with a visual impairment is desirable.

Terms & Conditions:

Reporting to:

CNM3/ Clinical Lead

Annual leave:

Annual leave entitlement is 30 days (pro rata) per annum

Garda Clearance/ Police Clearance:

These will be required for all prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. This will include any state outside of Ireland where the candidate has resided for a period of 6 months or more.

Pay:

Physiotherapy Assistant Scale Range €32,473- €41,488 (Pro rata).

Sick Pay:

All periods of sickness exceeding 3 days must be medically certified.

Weekly medical certificates are required thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its own Doctor.

Upon completion of 12 months, continuous service with the Company sick pay will be as follows. Full pay less social welfare for the first 12 weeks of sickness in any 12month rolling period and half pay less social welfare for a further (6) weeks of sickness absence in the same 12 month rolling period.

In exceptional circumstances, the organisation reserves the right to redeploy you to an alternative role that is suitable to your skills and experience

Probation:

A probationary period of 6 months applies. The probationary period may be extended or terminated for any reason at ChildVision’s discretion.