COTA - Senior Care Impact & Growth Opportunity

Arlington Gardens Care Center in; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Gardens Care Center in Riverside, California is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing care team. The role focuses on helping residents achieve functional independence and participating in an interdisciplinary approach to care.

You will collaborate with a supervising OT, document progress, and engage residents in meaningful activities to support physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Qualifications

• Active California COTA license required.
• Experience with seniors in SNF or post-acute care preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt therapy approaches to resident needs.
• SNF or geriatric experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in improving functional independence through individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to implement effective treatment strategies.
• Encourage participation in activities promoting physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
• Accurately document treatment sessions and resident progress per regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

COTA license

Job description

Arlington Gardens Care Center in Riverside, California is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing care team. The role focuses on helping residents achieve functional independence and participating in an interdisciplinary approach to care.

You will collaborate with a supervising OT, document progress, and engage residents in meaningful activities to support physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.