Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elderwood Administrative Services; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated team in Williamsville, NY. The ideal candidate will provide essential therapeutic support, contributing to high-quality care and engaging with residents. This position involves planning treatment programs, supervising aides, and maintaining comprehensive records. Employees enjoy competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and a full suite of health benefits.

Benefits

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Continuing education programs

Qualifications

• State Department of Education Certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate level.
• Strong relationships with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatment programs developed by an Occupational Therapist.
• Write progress notes and maintain records.
• Create and implement engaging group therapy programs.

Skills

Ability to relate well to individuals

Tact and diplomacy

Ability to inspire and motivate

Effective communication skills

Supervisory abilities

Education

Certification and license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Salary

$22.00 - $31.00 / hour

Overview

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our employees. Gain Confidence, Hone Skills, Serve with Purpose.

As you continue your career pathway in the ever-evolving healthcare space, we want to take a moment to remind you about the opportunities available at Elderwood, a network of over 40 facilities across the northeast & the largest of 6 business lines in the Post Acute Partner Family of Companies. Elderwood is an organization committed to providing high-quality care to our valued residents. To do this, we rely on skilled and compassionate employees – nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, dietary & housekeeping associates, maintenance staff and administrative resources - to help us achieve our goals.

Elderwood at Williamsville is looking to add skilled & caring Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants to their team!

Apply today! Benefits for full time employees include:

• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education programs and more!

We are seeking high quality, engaging Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our community.. Our values are noted as our "ICARE" principles and are at the core of everything we do: Integrity - We are honest and do what is right. Collaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our partners. Accountability - We turn purpose into action and achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others. Respect - We treat other with courtesy and dignity. Excellence - We pursue high standards and innovation to be the best.

MUST BE LICENSED AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK!

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Position Overview:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing occupational therapy treatments developed and recommended by a registered Occupational Therapist. State certification required.

Responsibilities

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
• Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
• Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
• Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this facility.

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Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and ensure that high standards of care are maintained.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.