Senior Living OT Assistant: Help Residents Thrive

Methodist-Retirement-Communities; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Retirement Communities in Texas seeks an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to help older adults strengthen daily living skills and independence under supervision of a licensed OT.

You will translate care plans into practical activities, teach transfers and self-care techniques, and assist with adaptive equipment usage while observing progress and coordinating with the team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Texas.
• Two to three years of experience in skilled nursing or senior living preferred.
• Experience with specialized therapy programs or treatment modalities is a plus.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed OT.
• Carry out individualized treatment plans to support daily living skills, mobility, safety, and independence.
• Teach residents practical techniques for transfers, movement, self-care, and other functional activities.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and safe use of adaptive equipment and lifts.
• Observe and record resident progress, participation, and response to treatment.
• Communicate resident changes and recommend treatment-plan adjustments to the supervising therapist.
• Educate residents and families on home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Complete treatment documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Time management

Patience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Tools

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Methodist Retirement Communities in Texas seeks an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to help older adults strengthen daily living skills and independence under supervision of a licensed OT.

You will translate care plans into practical activities, teach transfers and self-care techniques, and assist with adaptive equipment usage while observing progress and coordinating with the team.