Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA - COTA at Lansing

Job Description

To assist in the treatment of residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist and participate as an active member of facilitys rehabilitation team
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Job Requirements

• Current licensure in practicing state and/or nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Meets educational requirements established in the state of practice
• Current licensure in practicing state and/or nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
  
• Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, residents family members, and facility staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Resident Care: Provides treatment to residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist
  
• Records treatments given in medical record
  
• Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist
  
• Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans
  
• Participates in resident-care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings
  
• Participates in facility in-service training programs
  
• Maintains resident confidence and protects nursing home operations by records, keeping information confidential
  
• Records daily treatment charges according to facility policy and procedures
  
• Protects resident and employee by adhering to infection control policies and protection protocols
  
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with facility and department procedure rules and regulations
  
• Provides community based services such as health and wellness activities as required

Licensure Required Upon Start Date
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Lansing, Company: Aegis Therapies.