Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PACE(Temporary)

About Us Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants. ROLE OVERVIEW And PURPOSE The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement occupational therapy programs and provide occupational therapy treatments to participants to help facilitate increased independence and functioning. This role will adhere to departmental, professional, and regulatory standards of care. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This is a full-time, temporary position, expected to last about 6 months. Responsibilities Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions, including the application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual awareness, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and physical agent modalitiesProvides effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, follows an established plan of care, and adheres to departmental/participant schedulesWorks with members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with participant needs and capabilitiesInstructs participants, family members, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational TherapistImplements the participant’s individualized treatment plan as established by the Occupational Therapist, rehabilitation team, and Interdisciplinary Team membersEnsures participants and families receive the high-quality servicesPrepares and monitors safety in case of emergency and attends to good body mechanicsCleans, maintains, identifies, and reports equipment repair needs, as neededCompletes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely mannerComplies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to managementEnsures a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and othersAttends and participates in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the occupational therapy field and to maintain a professional statusSeeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants while demonstrating proficiency in delivering age-specific careDemonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independenceParticipates in activities that link Neighborhood Healthcare to its communitiesCollaborates with staff, peers, and contractors to meet Neighborhood Healthcare PACE goalsComplies with all Neighborhood Healthcare policy and procedures Qualifications Education/Experience Graduated from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program requiredValid CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License requiredOne year experience of providing and coordinating occupational therapy assistant services to a frail or elderly population requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employmentAHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniquesOnline-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirementFirst Aid training will be provided at onboarding and must be renewed annually Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experienced with occupational therapy necessary to treat participants and manage complex problemsAbility to provide care for frail elderlyAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of time COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA) Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesUses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentFamiliarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComplies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful Pay range: $32.40 - $45.36 per hour, depending on experience. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.