OT Assistant: Empower Residents' Independence

Reo Vista Healthcare Center in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reo Vista Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff OT with resident care and related activities in a healthcare setting. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an OTA associate degree and is proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care systems, with a focus on quality patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in OTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Reo Vista Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff OT with resident care and related activities in a healthcare setting. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an OTA associate degree and is proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care systems, with a focus on quality patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.