Compassionate COTA: Flexible Schedule, Growth & Impact

Compassionate Care Home Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement (federal rate)

Company vehicle (where eligible)

PTO, paid holidays, and sick days

401(k)

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to serve Modesto, Merced Counties, and surrounding areas. You will work under the supervision of a Registered OT, evaluating patients and teaching activities to improve independence in daily living.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with the care team, and involvement in plan-of-care adjustments to meet patient goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OTA curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with state licensure laws.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as an OTA.

Responsibilities

• Participates in evaluating the patient’s functional status as delegated by the OT. Evaluates home environment for hazards to independence.
• Instructs and retrains patients in daily activities per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical records and reports patient changes to the OT.
• Documents progress and responses to treatment and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

OTA program graduate (accredited by AOTA)

National Certification Examination (NCOTA)

CA state licensure to practice

Job description

Compassionate Care Home Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to serve Modesto, Merced Counties, and surrounding areas. You will work under the supervision of a Registered OT, evaluating patients and teaching activities to improve independence in daily living.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with the care team, and involvement in plan-of-care adjustments to meet patient goals.