What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health position at Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey?
Overview
Come Join a Dynamic Team!
VNA of Ohio is hiring a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assisant
At Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, we are looking for dependable, compassionate people interested in gaining experience and becoming an invaluable resource to our organization. VNA of Ohio is now hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant for East side of Cuyahoga County and your qualifications and skill set may be an ideal match for this opportunity. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will be responsible for procedures and related tasks under the direction or supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Illustrative duties may include, but are not restricted to, one or more of the following:
- Carries out occupational therapy patient care programs or portions of under supervision of the Licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Teaching activities of daily living and the use of adaptive equipment to patient/caregiver.
- Instruct patient/caregiver in energy conservation, joint protection, and proper breathing techniques in use of specific activities or exercises to enhance functional performance.
- Ability to identify situations requiring immediate reports to the Licensed Occupational Therapist, such as unpredicted response to treatment, significant change in physiological norms, noncompliance to program, or achievement of long and short term goals.
- Prepares routine reports, administrative procedures, written narratives, schedules, and caseload cards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have:
- Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- 1 year experience as an Occupational Assistant.
- Certification established by the American Occupational Therapy Association or 2 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and received a passing grade on the exam sponsor by the US Public Health Service.
Required Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications:
- Licensed in the State of Ohio.
- CPR certification required.
- Valid driver’s license.
EEOC
VNA of Ohio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
