CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, the COTA will:
- Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupation therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Teach client new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
- Collect date and document processes
- Regularly follow-up with client
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
Healthcare setting:
- Acute care
- Long term care
- Rehabilitation center
- Skilled nursing facility
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington Heights, IL 60004: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person