PRN Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

OVERVIEW

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PRN Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Office Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 410

Eugene, Oregon 97401

Work Schedule:

PRN Needed during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday

Overview:

COTA will provide services for curative, rehabilitative, and/or preventive purposes.

COTA will also provide Occupational Therapy services for patients assisting in the treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication and functions under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Emergency:


* Attends annual safety and infection control education required by agency


* Uses safety precautions as appropriate for patients, employees, public and self, e.g.

proper positioning of self, good body mechanics, universal precautions, and defensive driving skills


* Knows location of all emergency equipment in homes, car, and is aware of established emergency and safety procedures


* Develops and maintains own and patient/ caregiver knowledge of emergency procedures

Standards:


* Supports mission, philosophy, and goals of Signature Home Health.


* Meets Signature Home Health standards for attendance and punctuality; maintains professional manner in dress and in speech.


* Completes mandatory education requirements annually


* Follows agency policies


* Maintains confidentiality of patient, family, and other staff


* Attends required staff meetings


* Maintains a basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers


* Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, promoting team communication and support.


* Meets productivity expectations for this position; organizes tasks and manages time effectively.


* Documents client services legibly, accurately, and in concert with professional practice standards and reimbursement requirements


* Can work well alone, without supervision.

Asks appropriate questions when unsure of an assignment, takes initiative in areas expected of him/her.

Uses good judgment in difficult situations.


* Works as scheduled; notifies the supervisor/ office or designee of delays or absences according to established expectations


* Able to problem-solve effectively when the home environment is not physically safe for staff or the patient

Work Preformed:


* Provides Occupational Therapy services to clients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in accordance with state regulations


* Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed


* Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan


* Conducts treatments as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and outlined in t...