Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Vierra Communities•Silver Spring, MD

4h•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Woodside Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their dynamic team. They are looking for motivated, reliable individuals with a strong work ethic to provide residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, a positive work environment, and a team committed to growth and excellent care. Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community providing a unique health and rehabilitation experience with a close-knit staff dedicated to creating the best community and experience for residents. Their culture is positive, supportive, and thriving, encouraging innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence, with a mission 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
Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals
Requires 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; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.
Must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less then 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of time) to move objects, equipment and/or patients.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with patients.
Required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess patient safety and ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred

Responsibilities

Proved direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
Administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
Collaborate with all disciplines to provide bet patient centered treatment and care.