Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Robbinsdale, MN - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Robbinsdale (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of seniors. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting patients with therapy activities and exercises designed to improve their daily living skills. This position involves working under the supervision of an occupational therapist, where you will implement and modify therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's needs. The organization prides itself on a rich history of quality care in a Christian environment, making this an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities to improve quality of life.
• Monitor and document therapy services provided to clients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Therapeutic Activities

Documentation Skills

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Education

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Robbinsdale, MN - Full Time | Sanford Careers

Job Information

Good Samaritan Society Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Robbinsdale, MN - Full Time in Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Robbinsdale
Location: Robbinsdale, MN
Address: 3815 W Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Job Summary

Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.

Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

Qualifications

1. Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
2. Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
3. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.
4. When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.