COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elderwood Administrative Services; Grand Island (NE); Híbrido; USD 30.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holidays

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

Elderwood Administrative Services in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled therapy team and support residents in need. State certification is required.

You will assist in planning, implementing and documenting individualized OT treatments, collaborate with the supervising OT, and help create engaging therapy programs that promote mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Formación

• State certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Director of Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures.
• Help create group therapy programs and prepare projects for diverse populations.
• Write observations in Progress Notes and maintain attendance and departmental reports.
• Supervise aides and students during clinical experiences and trainings.
• Attend care planning and family care plan review meetings and in-service trainings.
• Complete required MDS+ assessment forms and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tact and diplomacy

Motivation and leadership

Written communication

Team collaboration

Educación

COTA license or certification

Descripción del empleo

$22.00 - $31.00 / hour

Overview

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Benefits for full time employees include:

• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Continuing education programs and more!

We are seeking high quality, engaging Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our community.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Position Overview:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing occupational therapy treatments developed and recommended by a registered Occupational Therapist. State certification required.

Responsibilities

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
• Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
• Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
• Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this facility.

Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and ensure that high standards of care are maintained.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.