Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ND Health and Human Services · Grand Forks, ND · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$6/hrFull-time
About the role
This is a 32 hour a week position with possibility of up to 40 hours. Day and evening shifts are available with rotating weekend as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.
- Deliver therapeutic services that foster functional independence, emotional regulation, and participation in meaningful activities.
- Carry out individualized behavioral plans, sensory diets, and provide rehabilitative activities to progress the resident’s functional skills.
- Co-lead group sessions with the Occupational Therapist focusing on life skills, coping strategies, sensory integration, and self-care.
- Monitor and document residents’ responses to interventions and report findings.
- Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older and have licensure as a certified occupational therapy assistant by the ND Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (NDCC Chapter 43-40).
- If unable to find fully certified candidates, will consider filling the position as an Occupational Therapy Aide which requires that a person is pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy services (NDCC Chapter 43-40-03.1).
- Requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.
Qualifications
- Passionate about providing adolescents occupational therapy services that aim to improve residents’ psychological, cognitive, and behavioral development.
Skills
- Compassion
- Skilled in delivering therapeutic services
- Ability to work with adolescents in a residential setting
- Experience in crisis intervention
- Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
32 hour a week position with possibility of up to 40 hours. Day and evening shifts are available with rotating weekend as assigned.