Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)
About the role
Our COTA provides in-home and in-center therapy for older adults on an ongoing basis in an effort to help regain or maintain their abilities to remain independent with ADL’s and IADL’s, range of motion, strength and interventions established by a treatment plan from the OT/L.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm (daylight). Mileage reimbursement is provided at the federal rate.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an OTA/L program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elder population
- Current OTA licensure issued by the state of Pennsylvania
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
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 and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and 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
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Automatic contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Daily Pay available
- Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
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.