Occupational Therapy Assistant

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Belen (NM); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Generous time off

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Belen, NM, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a full-time position. You will provide therapy procedures as prescribed and communicate client statuses effectively.

Enjoy benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and generous time off. Join our dedicated team that values work/life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA.
• Current licensure as an occupational therapist assistant in New Mexico.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Must be willing to travel within the local area.
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clients' status and needs to family and staff.
• Perform occupational therapy procedures as prescribed.
• Assist clients with mobility and treatment.
• Observe signs of distress and adjust activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care

Occupational therapy procedures

Flexibility in attendance

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CPR certification

Job description

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm
• Belen, Valencia County, Socorro

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Communicates clients’ status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionals
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist
• Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed
• Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence
• Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Qualifications:

• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current licensure as a occupational therapist assistant in the state of practice
• 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
• Must be willing to travel within local geographic area
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance