COTA: Elevate Residents' Independence

Elderwood Administrative Services; Mill Village (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Williamsville in Williamsville, NY is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team and help residents maximize independence, function and quality of life. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, assist with treatment plans, and participate in group therapy programs.

A New York State COTA certification is required, along with strong communication and teamwork in a resident-centered care

Qualifications

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence and function.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

COTA certification

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Elderwood at Williamsville in Williamsville, NY is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team and help residents maximize independence, function and quality of life. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, assist with treatment plans, and participate in group therapy programs.

A New York State COTA certification is required, along with strong communication and teamwork in a resident-centered care