Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Kelseyville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in California is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide prescribed treatments under supervision across geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include home environmental assessments, rehab care plan support, patient transfers, and safety during care; requires licensure and CPR/BLS, as well as a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in applicable states.
• CPR/BLS certification and valid driver’s license required.
• High School diploma or GED; associate's/technical degree preferred.
• Two years rehabilitative services or equivalent experience preferred.
• One year occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of treatment modalities, patient safety, and equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home environmental assessments, assists with rehab care plan development, and helps with patient transfers, dressing, toileting, and equipment maintenance.
• Supports inpatient and outpatient schedules, reports delays, and ensures safety and comfort during patient assistance.
• Implements treatment plans, assists with patient mobility, maintains equipment, and performs other related tasks.
• Works with minimal supervision and may mentor staff.

Skills

Patient safety

Treatment modalities knowledge

Equipment care

Inpatient/outpatient support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's/technical degree preferred

Two years rehabilitative services or equivalent experience preferred

One year occupational therapy experience preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Role

Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under supervision, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation, as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions.

Responsibilities

Conducts home environmental assessments, assists with rehab care plan development, and helps with patient transfers, dressing, toileting, and equipment maintenance. Supports inpatient and outpatient schedules, reports delays, and ensures safety and comfort during patient assistance.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or GED required; associate's/technical degree preferred.
• Two years of rehabilitative services or equivalent experience preferred.
• One year of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in applicable states required.
• CPR/BLS certification and valid driver’s license necessary.
• Strong knowledge of treatment modalities, patient safety, and equipment care.

Additional Duties

Implements treatment plans, assists with patient mobility, maintains equipment, and performs other related tasks. Works with minimal supervision and may mentor staff.