Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Job at Community LIFE
Shift: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm+
Location: Position will cover Sister Facilities - Tarentum and Lower Burrell -
50% time at Tarentum and 50% time at Lower Burrell (To Include In-Home Services 50%)
Summary of Job Duties:
The COTA, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist (according to therapy guidelines), will provide therapy on an ongoing basis in an effort to help participants regain or maintain their abilities to remain independent with the ADL’s and IADL’s, range of motion, strength and interventions established by a treatment plan. COTA may serve as Home Care Coordinator and may perform HCC assessment as assigned.
Required Experience
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Current OTA licensure issued by the state of PA.
- Valid PA Driver’s License
Required Skills
- Able to demonstrate clinical competency with the geriatric population.
- Initiative and resourcefulness.
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly
- Ability to understand & carry out non-technical verbal & written directions, record messages, & keep records
- Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of participants
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants
- Neat appearance
- Proven record of excellent attendance
- Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt and be flexible
Benefits:
Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability insurance, Minimum of 4 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!
About us:
Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life.
Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Covid Vaccine Statement: Community LIFE continues to comply with CMS mandated COVID-19 vaccination requirements for our staff. Community LIFE strongly supports vaccination and encourages everyone who can get vaccinated to do so to protect themselves, their co-workers, and our patients. All staff must be in compliance with the CMS COVID-19 mandates. Medical or Religious exemptions may be available to those who qualify. EOE.
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