Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Resumo da oferta

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The role involves evaluating patients, maintaining clinical records, and teaching patients new skills. Qualifications include a graduate degree in occupational therapy, state licensing, and current CPR certification. This position supports occupational therapists in delivering quality care and requires effective communication with caregivers and healthcare personnel.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum.
• Licensed by the State Board.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patient's functional status as delegated.
• Teach patients new skills or retrain in lost activities.
• Maintain clinical records and report condition changes.
• Follow treatment program outlined by the occupational therapist.
• Communicate with other health care personnel regarding care.

Conhecimentos

Patient evaluation

Communication skills

Clinical record maintenance

Teaching skills

Formação académica

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum

Licensed by the State Board

Current CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Health

Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To: Registered Occupational Therapist The certified occupational therapy assistant contracted through the organization is responsible to the registered occupational therapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient's condition
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy
• Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization's policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Participates in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient's condition, the patient's response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum.
• Licensed by the State Board.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.