What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community?
- Works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
- Performs patient related activities as are assigned by the supervising occupational therapist.
- Documents observations of patient’s behavior and progress in the daily notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge notes.
- Completes and maintains timely documentation.
- Maintains statistical records and other departmental reports as requested by occupational therapist.
- Meets with the supervising occupational therapist regularly to review the implementation of treatment plans and to foster professional development.
- Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care, and proven interventions.
- Motivates patients during treatment to help them function optimally.
- Promotes patients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
- Consults and practices with other health professionals regarding special needs of patients to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Provides input for the Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the DOR upon requested.
- Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
- Assists with keeping supplies in good order and keeping equipment and the rehab office/gym clean and sanitary.
- Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to DOR.
- Arrives to work on time, regularly, and working as scheduled, responsible for own transportation.
- Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.
- Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
- Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position, and for all staff members of the facility.
- Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
- Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for patients in the facility.
- Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate manual.
- Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.
- Ability to work with the highest efficiency and time management.
- Exhibits flexibility and consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations to meet facility and patient needs.
- Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
- Supports and abides by the facility’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Abides by the facility’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, management staff or Administrator
