Occupational Therapy Assistant

Purpose of the Role The purpose of this post is to discharge the duties of an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and to support the smooth operations of the Occupational Therapy Department within the assigned CHI site. The OTA manages the physical environment of the department whilst taking responsibility for cleanliness of rooms and equipment, monitoring of all stock levels and takes a lead role in the logistical management of specialised equipment stock used to support the care and management of children under our care. Essential Criteria : Possess the certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare support with Occupational Therapy modules 1 & 2 at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by the quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) OR Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 1 & 2 on the NFQ maintained by QQI, and give an understanding to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy Assistant training modules 1 & 2 AND Are currently or previously employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, HealthCare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-task Attendant or in any comparable role within the last year. How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

• Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Wednesday the 26th of November 2025 by 23 : 45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty / department, please contact Colette Slevin, Occupational Therapist Manager in charge III, For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - PLEASE NOTE : CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly / fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2025 and 2026 for your information. February 9th 2026 March 9th 2026 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.