Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

General Purpose :

Under direct supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist provides and / or assists in the provision of rehabilitative and developmental therapy and support services for residents. Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential to regaining physical or mental capabilities or successfully adjusting to physical and / or mental disabilities

Essential Job Functions :

This facility expects their associates to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other associates and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive :

• Assist in planning, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs under the direct guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Treats and / or assists in treatment, advisement, and education of patients and families as appropriate to specific physical, mental, and / or developmental disabilities.
• Monitors patient progress throughout treatment; prepares and maintains records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to procedural safeguards and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records / information
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse

Minimum Qualifications :