Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
Company: USA Staffing Network
Location: Lockport
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Occupational
Therapist Assistant - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -
COTA
Location: Lockport, NY (Eastern suburb of Buffalo, NY)
DIRECT HIRE: PERMANENT, OR A 13 WEEK TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT (WILL
ACCEPT EITHER)
Full-Time
Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
Excellent Benefits Package
New Grads Welcome
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. Schedule includes rotating
weekdays; some weekends and holidays may be required.
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.
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.
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 Individual.
Keywords: USA Staffing Network, Buffalo , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA, Healthcare , Lockport, New York
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