Occupational Therapist Assistant, Flexible schedule - Chelsea, United States - Brio Living Services

Description

Job Description

Schedule: Per Diem minimum of 3 shifts per month, regularly covering weekends shift and Holidays

Kresge Health & Rehab Center & Memory Care/Assisted Living

Req. 8046

The Team Members of Brio Living Services provide a unique and personal experience to each of our residents, while focusing on quality treatment and comfort.
Join our team of compassionate and skilled staff and love what you do every day

A Few of the Brio Living Services Benefits:

• Retirement Savings Plan Opportunity
• Team Member Referral bonus program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship program (Growth opportunities)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Occupation Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure the highest quality of resident care and positive relationships among the community, team members, residents, and families. Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement, assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment, assists with implementing treatment plans.

Position Functions and Duties

• Works under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
• Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement.
• Assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Observes and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintains this information in client records.
• Assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans.
• Reports to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Performs clerical duties.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position, you will receive a full job description.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Therapy program
• 1 -2 years of related experience
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant state license
• Excellent verbal and written communication

NOTE: The rate of pay will be determined based on relevant employment experience. Your resume should adequately reflect all paid work experience.

ACCESIBILITY SUPPORT

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BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.