Senior Care: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

BoldAge PACE; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Match*

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Match begins after one year of employm

Job summary

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide participant-centered care under OT supervision, promoting independence and safety for seniors in our all-inclusive care program.

The COTA collaborates with the IDT, caregivers, and families to implement individualized plans, document progress in EMR, and support holistic well-being in alignment with our mission and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree OTA from accredited program required.
• NBCOT exam passed to earn the title of COTA.
• State licensure as required by practice laws.
• Level I and II fieldwork completed.
• Minimum 1 year experience with elderly preferred; training offered if not present.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with ADLs to promote independence.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions under OT supervision.
• Carry out individualized treatment plans.
• Use creative solutions to promote engagement.
• Ensure safe transfers, ambulation, mobility.
• Observe, document, and report progress in the EMR.
• Communicate concerns to OT or IDT.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, participant-centered care.
• Participate in IDT meetings.
• Support participants in group and individual activities.
• Participate in QA/QI initiatives as part of quality improvement.
• Follow BoldAge PACE policies, safety protocols, HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Skills

ADLs support

Therapy implementation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Strong communication

Education

Associate Degree in OTA

NBCOT certified

State licensure

Level I & II Fieldwork

Geriatric experience

Tools

EMR documentation

EMR system

Job description

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide participant-centered care under OT supervision, promoting independence and safety for seniors in our all-inclusive care program.

The COTA collaborates with the IDT, caregivers, and families to implement individualized plans, document progress in EMR, and support holistic well-being in alignment with our mission and standards.