Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)-PRN

About the role

Sunnyside Retirement Community is seeking a COTA (PRN) to join the Rehabilitation Services team. The ideal candidate will build genuine relationships with residents, their families, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides services under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Fulfills treatment plans developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as proper transfers and stretching.
• Evaluates living skills and capabilities of physically, developmentally, and emotionally disabled patients.
• Selects and develops activities to help patients function independently.
• Monitors and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior, and provides feedback to superiors.
• Trains patients and their families on in-home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Performs routine tasks, such as helping patients achieve stretches and teaching the use of specific equipment.
• Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility procedures.
• Learns from patients and colleagues, leading by example and exhibiting professionalism.
• Encourages collaboration and flexibility within the department and interdepartmental teamwork for positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current COTA licensure, CPR certification.
• Skills: Excellent verbal & written communication, time management, critical thinking, sound judgment & decision making, active listening, service orientation, social perceptiveness, compassionate instruction.

Culture & Work Environment

Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team member to S.H.I.N.E. (Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence in Each Other, Nothing Less Than The Best, and Enjoy your Journey).

We offer flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-site training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere.

Pay

$36 - $58 / Hour