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Occupational Therapist – Residential Care
On-site in San Sebastián·Part-time·Added 19 days ago
Overview
Job details
Fixed-term contract
Part-time hours.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Ballesol doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in San Sebastián
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Diplomatura o Grado en Terapia Ocupacional” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Temporary contract for 3 months, with the option of continuity.
- Part-time employment at 25%, Monday to Friday with flexible hours,
- Salary according to collective agreement.
- Immediate start.
- A purposeful work environment where your work has a direct impact on people's quality of life.
- Ongoing training and professional development, as well as other advantages and benefits of belonging to Grupo Santalucía.
- Collaboration with committed and approachable multidisciplinary teams.
At Ballesol, we promote an inclusive, respectful work environment free from any type of discrimination. We value diversity in all its forms and guarantee equal opportunities in our selection processes, without distinction of gender, age, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that a diverse and committed team is key to providing quality, humane care to our residents.
The role
At Ballesol, we have been providing care and support to the elderly for over 40 years, and we are a benchmark in the residential sector with more than 55 centers throughout Spain and a team of over 4,500 professionals committed to comprehensive care, autonomy, and the well-being of our residents.
We are looking to hire an Occupational Therapist for our Ballesol EASO residence who shares our vocation for service and contributes to improving the quality of life of elderly people through rehabilitation, stimulation, and maintenance of functional capacities programs.
What you'll do
- Assess the functional capacity and level of autonomy of residents (evaluation of basic and instrumental activities of daily living).
- Design individualized programs for the maintenance or improvement of activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Conduct cognitive stimulation workshops (in collaboration with Psychology), crafts, psychomotricity, and therapeutic leisure (in coordination with TASOC).
- Conduct gerontogymnastics workshops.
- Adapt environments, objects, and technical aids to promote autonomy.
- Promote social integration and participation in collective activities.
- Collaborate in the prevention of physical and cognitive deterioration.
What will your mission be?
As an Occupational Therapist, your mission will be to help maximize the independence of our residents in their daily lives through therapeutic interventions that effectively integrate physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects, promoting their well-being.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- MANDATORY Homologation by the Ministry of Education, in the case of foreign qualifications
- Be registered with the corresponding Official College of Occupational Therapists and up-to-date with collegiate obligations.
- Desirable at least one year of previous experience in the geriatric field and knowledge about the user profile of residences.
About Ballesol
Ballesol is a Spanish company specializing in elderly care, operating a network of residential care homes (residencias de mayores) across Spain. With over 50 centers nationwide, it provides comprehensive care services including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and socio-cultural activities for the elderly. The company is one of the leading private operators in Spain's senior care sector, serving thousands of residents with a focus on personalized, quality care.
Ballesol has a strong presence throughout Spain, with residential centers in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Vigo, and Tenerife, among others. The company's work culture emphasizes compassionate care and professional development for its staff, including nurses, geriatric assistants, therapists, and maintenance personnel. For international professionals, Ballesol offers opportunities in the growing healthcare and elderly care sector in Spain, with roles that require Spanish language proficiency and often relevant healthcare qualifications, making it a relevant employer for those seeking to relocate and work in the Spanish care industry.
- Industry
- Elderly Care
- Founded
- 1987
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona and 13 more
- Website
- ballesol.es
Good to know if you are moving
- Ballesol operates over 50 residential care centers across Spain, providing a wide range of job opportunities in various cities.
- The company primarily hires healthcare professionals such as nurses (DUE), geriatric assistants, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, requiring Spanish language skills and relevant qualifications.
- Ballesol offers roles in both urban and coastal locations, including Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, and Tenerife, allowing for diverse living environments.
- As a leading Spanish elderly care provider, Ballesol provides stable employment in a growing sector, with opportunities for career development in healthcare.
- International professionals must have their nursing or healthcare qualifications recognized in Spain (homologación) to work in clinical roles.



