Occupational Therapy Aide - (Part-Time)

Wendell Foster; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wendell Foster in Owensboro, KY is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapy Aide to join our Outpatient Services team.

You will support the OT department, ensuring access to equipment and supplies, and helping create a clean, organized environment that promotes independence for individuals with disabilities. This role offers on-the-job training and opportunities to grow skills in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the Occupational Therapy department in day-to-day operations.
• Assist, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, with equipment and supplies.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and supportive environment that promotes independence.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Relate to clinical population

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

2025, 2024 & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is seeking a compassionate and energetic Occupational Therapist to join our Outpatient Services team of #DifferenceMakers!

As an Occupational Therapy Aide at Wendell Foster, you'll support the Occupational Therapy department in its day-to-day operations while helping ensure that individuals receiving therapy have access to the equipment, supplies, and support they need. Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you'll play an important role in creating an organized, clean, and supportive environment that promotes independence and meaningful participation for individuals with disabilities.

What matters to you:

• 16 hours a week (4 days a week for 4 hours a day)
• Non-exempt position with a consistent support role within the Occupational Therapy department
• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop valuable skills in a clinical environment
• Opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapists and support individuals with disabilities
• Experience working in a person-centered environment
• Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and the daily success of the Occupational Therapy department
• Training provided for First Aid and CPR certification

What matters to us:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification; training provided
• Communication skills adequate for assigned tasks
• Ability to relate positively to the clinical population being served
• Ability to communicate information about an individual's condition, when needed
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn specialized software
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills Ay