Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Company: Pace of Southwest Michigan
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Description:
Job DescriptionWE ARE GROWING!PACE, which stands for Program for
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a unique option for older
adults who wish to remain in their home as they age. Our goal is to
provide senior community members with the care, medical treatment
and support they need to achieve the highest quality of life.We are
actively recruiting for a Occupational Therapist Assistant to work
with our therapy team to provide assistance for the overall therapy
program of PACE of Southwest Michigan. This position requires a
dynamic individual, who enjoys working in an environment that
encourages developing relationships with our participants and their
caregivers, where a team focused approach to care is the
cornerstone of our organization.Specifications:Education: Related
Bachelor or Associate Degree preferred. Including kinesiology,
exercise physiology or equivalent training experience.Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a personal care
aide, nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician and one
year of experience with a frail elderly population.Number and Type
of Employees Supervised (optional): Not ApplicableLicensure,
Registry or Certification Required: Valid MI Driver's License with
good driving record, Current certification.Responsibilities:Assists
therapists with treatment in accordance with departmental and
professional standards and productivity standards.Prepares, cleans
and maintains the treatment area and equipment according
departmental standards. Cleans therapy equipment regularly.
Prepares all areas for treatment, assures that treatment supplies
and equipment are available for participant use, assist in
participant escort, and cleans the treatment area after therapy is
completed.Prepares participants for treatment in keeping with
departmental and professional standardsAttends to personal needs of
participants during treatment session according to departmental
policy and professional standards. Sets up and assists therapy with
daily living/functional activities and therapeutic activities as
determined by the therapist.Documents treatments/procedures,
observations, and participant activities on appropriate forms and
in the medical record as appropriate.Reports changes in the
participant's condition to the pertinent Interdisciplinary Team
member (IDT).Demonstrates active participation in Quality Assurance
processes.Participates in the process of teaching and learning with
others.Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan
policies, rules, and regulations.Supports therapist with the
ordering/ tracking of participant DME'sWe offer a competitive
salary and benefit package, that includes medical, dental, 403B,
PTO, holidays off (w/pay) and a M-F work schedule.PM20.
Requirements:
Education: Related Bachelor or Associate Degree preferred.
Including kinesiology, exercise physiology or equivalent training
experience.Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical
experience as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or emergency
medical technician and one year of experience with a frail elderly
population.Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional): Not
ApplicableLicensure, Registry or Certification Required: Valid MI
Driver's License with good driving record, Current
certification.
Keywords: Pace of Southwest Michigan, South Bend , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Healthcare , Saint Joseph, Indiana
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