What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN position at Gables Care Center?
We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees:
General Purpose:
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Occupational Therapist in planning, directing, and administering the Occupational Therapy Services in the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Education
Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Experience
- Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
Specific Requirements
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. p. At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:
Active Listening: Team members listen to each other’s ideas. They are observed validating ideas through active listening and “piggy-backing” (or building) off each other’s ideas.
Communication: Team members communicate. They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others. They are observed encouraging and supporting others’ ideas and efforts.
Helping: Team members help. They are observed offering assistance to each other.
Sharing: Team members share. They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.
Participating: Team members participate. They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.
