Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate, excellent care to residents and patients in an in-house skilled nursing setting. The position involves direct patient care, assessment of medical condition and functional capabilities, and administering treatment programs with goals suited to each patient's capacity and tolerance under a physician's direction. The assistant documents patient conditions, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care. The work is primarily inside patient rooms or a clinic. The role includes physical activity such as standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and assisting with patient transfers. Employees performing Category I tasks face potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and are required to use protective equipment and measures. Vierra Communities describes itself as a family-owned and operated community with a close-knit staff and a positive, supportive culture that encourages innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence. Its mission is to advance and redefine healthcare.
Requirements
- Must have a valid license and registration.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals.
- Proficiency in technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects; standing for long periods; walking, bending, and stretching.
- Must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, equipment, and/or patients.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with patients.
- Must have visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patient safety and ability.
- Must use protective equipment and measures when engaged in Category I tasks involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to assess patients' medical conditions, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and rehabilitation potential.
- Administer treatment programs with specific goals determined according to each patient's capacity and tolerance, under the direction of the physician.
- Document and record patients' conditions.
- Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
- Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
Benefits
- Seven holidays.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary LTD insurance.
- 401(k) with immediate enrollment and company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Referral bonus program.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
