Occupational Therapy Assistant

Addus HomeCare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in New Mexico seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our growing team in Belen, NM. This full-time position involves travel to clients’ homes, delivering occupational therapy under supervision, and supporting mobility and independence in daily activities.

You’ll maintain documentation, coordinate with families, and contribute to care plans, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA.
• Current licensure as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of practice.
• 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred).
• Willingness to travel within local geographic area.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clients’ status and changes in condition to family and team.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility for department needs.
• Perform OT procedures under supervision in clients' homes.
• Assist clients getting to treatment areas and with positioning.
• Assist with splints and devices to support independence.
• Observe distress signs and adjust activities; keep accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Travel readiness

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Education

AOTA certification

State OTA licensure

1 year OTA experience (preferred)

Job description

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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

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• 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