Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
Location: Lake Placid
Posted on: October 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Join Our Team: Put the CARE back in CAREER - Join our team
today! 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 FT COTA POSITION.
WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS REQUIRED 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. 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 Elderwood 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 or religious exemption from
vaccination.
Keywords: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, Albany , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Other , Lake Placid, New York
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