Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: Elderwood
Location: Hamburg
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: Pay: $19.49 - $29.23 / hour Overview:Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist with ensuring the
health and well-being of residents by providing occupational
therapy treatments developed and recommended by a registered
Occupational Therapist. New York State certification required.THIS
IS A FULL TIME COTA POSITION. WEEKDAYS, SOME WEEKENDS AND
HOLIDAYSJoin Our Team: Make a difference in the lives of others.
Join our team today! Responsibilities:1. Assists the Director
Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out
treatment programs and procedures for residents.2. Helps create
group therapy programs which are mentally and physically
stimulating to residents; prepares and presents individual and
group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and
physically handicapped resident.3. Writes observations of
resident's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.4. Maintains
attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment
record in Medical Record Chart.5. Assists Director Occupational
Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy
Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical
experience.6. Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident
Care Plan review meetings.7. Assists with departmental in-service
programs upon request.8. Completes MDS+ assessment form as
required.9. Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good
order and daily sanitation of equipment.10. Attends in-service
training programs, and departmental meetings as required.11.
Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for
residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.12.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational
Therapy.13. Performs all job duties according to safety rules and
practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure
the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this
facility.14. Performs assigned duties according to the service
excellence standards and goals established for this job position,
and for all staff members of this facility.Base wages increase with
experience!Qualifications:New York State Department of Education
Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant (COTA) in New York State required.Ability to
relate well to residents and enjoy working with the elderly people
necessary.Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships
with residents, staff and students required.Ability to inspire and
motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate for
residents necessary.Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to
work well with others required.Ability to communicate well verbally
and in writing required.Ability to supervise departmental staff
effectively and ensure that high standards of care are
maintained.Ability to perform tasks to established standards of
excellence required.Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision
and mission of the company by following the core values of
Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for
the IndividualElderwood expects all current and new employees to be
vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to
provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical
exemption from vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
Keywords: Elderwood, Buffalo , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Hamburg, New York
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