Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therap y Assistant will help occupational therapists provid e occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therap y Assistant m ay, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Select s therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities. Observe s and record s patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintain s this information in client records.
  
• Communicate s and collaborate s with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
  
• Instruct s or assist s in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implement s or assist s occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
  
• Assesses daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients. Aid s patients in dressing and grooming.
  
• Assemble s , clean s , and maintain s equipment and materials for patient use.
  
• Demonstrate s therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
  
• Teach es patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
  
• Attend s care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• K nowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
  
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Strong customer service orientation.
  

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
  
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job
  
• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.
  
• CPR Certification