Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Resident Care

Cooney Transport Ltd.; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care. Key duties include accurate documentation, maintaining infection control, supporting care conferences, training Restorative Aides, and communicating progress to the team and families.

Education requirements include an accredited COTA program at the associate level; licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant; and ongoing continuing education per state

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills for Net Health and Point Click Care data entry.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with the supervising occupational therapist to update physicians and staff on progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provide in-services on training programs for staff as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, and safety techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical documentation

Infection control

Computer basics

Education

Associate Degree (COTA program)

Job description

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care. Key duties include accurate documentation, maintaining infection control, supporting care conferences, training Restorative Aides, and communicating progress to the team and families.

Education requirements include an accredited COTA program at the associate level; licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant; and ongoing continuing education per state