Occupational Therapy Assistant
Addus HomeCare · Belen, NM · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
- Belen, Valencia County, Socorro
Benefits
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
Responsibilities
- Communicates clients’ status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionals
- Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
- Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist
- Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed
- Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence
- Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly
- Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’
Qualifications
- Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Current licensure as an occupational therapist assistant in the state of practice
- 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
- Must be willing to travel within local geographic area
- Complies and maintains current CPR certification
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance