What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN) position at Westminster Brand 051816?
Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Plan Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in our Health Center on a PRN basis. As a part of the Therapy Team, this individual will be working as the patient needs dictate on a PRN basis.
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We Offer:
- Flexible scheduling
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Resident Christmas Fund for Employees
- Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B Vaccinations
- Discounted meals
- Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
- Free parking
- Training & Career growth
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Occupational Therapy Assistant must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities including:
- Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with the Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Responsible for carrying out established resident’s Care Plan and goals as designated by the OT.
- Assist the OT during resident evaluations.
- Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
- Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the OT.
- Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the OT.
The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of their assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job my change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience: Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes effective time management skills. Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.
Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve: Balancing, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Pulling, Standing, Manual Dexterity, Pushing, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting up to 40 lbs.
Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, Speaking
An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/outside environmental conditions, Bloodborne pathogens, Respiratory pathogens
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
