What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at IMMANUEL LIVING?
The purpose of this position is to provide skilled occupational therapy services to the guests and residents of Immanuel Living
Expectations of Excellence
> Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living
> Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
> Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those ILC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living.
> Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
> Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.
> Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.
> Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule. Manage use of work time wisely, ensuring that overtime is pre-approved by the Director of Rehabilitation, or in his/her absence, the Therapy Office Coordinator.
Specific Duties
> Provide skilled occupational therapy intervention as described in the treatment plan.
> Follow treatment plans and direction as communicated by supervisor.
> Attend care conferences as needed to assist in developing and revising the guest/resident care plans.
> Participate in Medicare, admissions, and monthly Rehabilitation Department meetings.
> Work and coordinate with all team members to meet guest/residents’ needs.
> Serve as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, facilitating a unified approach to guest/resident treatment.
> Ensure occupational therapy programs are regularly updated in a manner which will most effectively benefit guests/residents.
> Train staff members in specific techniques related to each guest/residents’ individual needs.
> Develop restorative programs and train restorative aides to carry out these programs.
> Serve as a consultant of Immanuel Living on relevant issues, such as ADLs and self-feeding.
> Work different shifts, including weekends, to provide optimal guest/resident care.
> Work independently, while prioritizing duties and responsibilities, taking on additional assignments, maintaining accuracy and timeliness with documentation, and demonstrating the ability to problem solve.
