Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

AED CONSTRUCTORES; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CE reimbursement

Supportive team

Impact on recovery

Job summary

AED CONSTRUCTORES is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility in La Mesa, CA. You will support geriatric patients under the supervision of a licensed OT to regain independence in daily living activities after illness or surgery.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and quality of life in an on-site facility.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in California.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of recent COTA experience within the last 5 years preferred.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Guide patients through therapeutic activities focused on improving daily living skills
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and proper use of equipment
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards

Skills

COTA license

BLS/CPR

Excellent communication

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

La Mesa, United States | Posted on 05/27/2026

Weare seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facilityin La Mesa,California. In this role, you will workunder the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist tosupport patients in regaining independence with daily livingactivities following illness, injury, or surgery. This is arewarding opportunity to work with a geriatric and post-acutepopulation while making a direct impact on patient recovery andquality of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist inimplementing occupational therapy treatment plans under thesupervision of an Occupational Therapist


• Guide patientsthrough therapeutic activities focused on improving dailyliving skills


• Monitor patient progress and report anychanges or concerns to the supervising OccupationalTherapist


• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptivetechniques and proper use of equipment


• Maintain accurateand timely documentation of treatments and patientprogress


• Ensure compliance with facility policies andregulatory standards

Requirements

• Active state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistantin California


• Current BLS/CPR certification


• Minimum of6 months of recent COTA experience within the last 5 yearspreferred


• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility orgeriatric setting is a plus


• Strong communication andinterpersonal skills

• Competitive compensation package


• Continuing Education (CE)reimbursement


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunityto make a meaningful difference in patient recovery andindependence