Physiotherapist

Evergreen Care Group is a growing Irish nursing home group, currently operating 12 nursing homes nationwide. We provide high-quality, person-centered long-term residential care in a warm, home-from-home environment. At Evergreen Care we offer a fresh perspective in Nursing Home Care where our mission is to create a Home from Home for all our residents. To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people.

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a difference every day to the mobility and comfort of residents? Working with older adults in long term residential care the day to day responsibilities include carrying out individual assessments, joint multidisciplinary assessments, functional, fitness and falls risk assessments using best practice outcome measures to devise treatments plans that achieve person centered short- and long-term goals. Delivering specialised group exercise therapy to older adults of all levels of physical and cognitive capabilities is an integral part of the service we provide.

Key Responsibilities

• Competent and enthusiastic in instructing, prescribing, recording and analysing best practice exercise with residents
• Eager to help develop the expertise of colleagues so that they may contribute to the well being of our residents
• Passionate & committed to working with the older adult population
• Eager to develop their own professional competence in this area while also be able to demonstrate evidence of continued professional development around older adult care
• Flexible and willing to be involved in all aspects of the company’s on site activities

Requirements

• CORU registered and ISCP member
• Passion for older person care
• Strong exercise prescription and assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Legal right to work in Ireland (work permit required where applicable)
• Willingness to travel between Evergreen Care nursing homes as needed

Contract

• Initial 6-month probationary contract with full performance review
• Competitive terms based on experience

About The Role

The role is expected to evolve over time. Flexibility is required as changes or alterations to the role may occur, after appropriate notice and training are given. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed periodically with the PICs &/or Operations Managers.

Job Types: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Competitive Salary (DOE)

EAP

Bike to work scheme

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

Administering Therapy, Empathy, Paperwork and Record Keeping

About The Company

Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.

Company Culture

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community.

It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature.

More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you

become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Company Benefits

Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Free meals during shifts, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, On the job learning, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed