Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team on a per diem basis. As a key member of our occupational therapy department, you will work under the general supervision of an occupational therapist to deliver high-quality care to our patients. If you are passionate about helping others and are looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering programs involving functional skills, including activities of daily living, pre-vocational, and vocational homemaking skills

• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients/residents in learning and improving functional skills

• Observe patients/residents during treatments and compile data on responses to treatments and progress, reporting orally or in writing to the supervising occupational therapist

• Assist in evaluating patient/resident daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations

• Design and adapt equipment and working/living environments to meet patient needs

• Assist in instructing patients/residents and families on home programs and the use of adaptive equipment

• Document patient/resident progress toward established goals

• Establish and maintain good public relations with patients/residents, families, and other center guests

• Follow established infection control precautions and adhere to Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions

• Observe safety needs of patients/residents and identify safety and security hazards, reporting to appropriate personnel

• Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment and participate in scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings

Job Requirements

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited two-year Occupational Therapist Assistant program and certified according to national requirements

• Licensed in the state where practicing if required

• Prior experience preferred

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds

• Must be capable of executing all terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook

Why join our team?

As a valued member of the Bell Minor Home team, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and caring environment, where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients. We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.