Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Care (Full time, Day shift)

Rochester Regional Health

81d•$23 - $32•Remote

About The Position

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. In addition, CHHA was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” further highlighting its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. This position implements and documents treatment programs and provides superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Requirements

Associates Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for PTA or OTA exam.
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a COTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
Reads, writes and speaks English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Computer skills required.
Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.

Responsibilities

Completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable and measurable long and short term goals within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTA's.
Implements treatment programs individualized to the patients needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy.
Communicates directly to therapist regarding patient’s plan of care, concerns or any observed changes in medical status.
Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate discharge plan.
Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge.
Communicates home programs in neat, concise and organized manner.
Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, space constraints.
Documents patient charges and attendance at end of each day.
Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, professional organizations and review of professional literature.
Reports problems and concerns and consults with Supervisor regarding clinical issues and decisions.
Fosters team, patient and family communication.
Communicates pertinent patient information to all members of the health care team.
Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members including goals, procedures, progress and prognosis, as appropriate.
Displays the capacity for motivating others. Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others. Correctly interprets and responds to non-verbal behavior of others.
Practices safe and economical utilization and distribution of department equipment, supplies, space and utilities. Maintain accountability for equipment issued.
Maintains required agency visit productivity.