Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab & Training

Aviara Healthcare Center; Encinitas (CA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, CA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident-related activities and direct care.

You will document per required standards, maintain safety, and collaborate with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to support goals and discharge planning. The role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, state licensure, and proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care.

Competenze

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into Net Health and Point Click Care.

Mansioni

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Formazione

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Descrizione del lavoro

Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, CA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident-related activities and direct care.

You will document per required standards, maintain safety, and collaborate with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to support goals and discharge planning. The role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, state licensure, and proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care.