What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - WEEKENDS position at Kahl Home?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
Come join us at Kahl Home! We are a Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1955. Our state-of-the-art services, amenities, and excellent staff make Kahl Home a premier nursing facility in the Quad Cities.
We are looking for an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - for Weekends Only.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Program.
- Licensed and in good standing in the State of Iowa and current registration (Should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association).
- One year of experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA Job Summary:
- Prepares and provides treatments and activity programs for residents under the supervision of an OTR.
- Assists with data collection and evaluation under the supervision of the OTR.
- Completes required documentation, develops treatment goals, and coordinates treatment plans under the supervision of the OTR.
- Communicates and interacts with team members and the resident’s family or caregivers.
- Maintains equipment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required. Is responsible for the general cleanliness of the department.
- Records attendance and helps maintain monthly statistics.
- Assists in In-Service Education Program as requested.
- Assists OTR in management of Adaptive Feeding Program, may perform feeding evaluations as experience permits.
This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.
We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!
Kahl Home can offer you:
- Competitive Compensation
- Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
- Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠!
Kahl Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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