Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Salem of Cascadia LLC•Salem, OR

80d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Transitional Care is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their Therapy team. In this role, the COTA will work alongside an Occupational Therapist and the care team to help residents build confidence, independence, and the skills they need for everyday life. This is a rewarding role where individuals can build relationships, celebrate progress, and see the difference they make.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program
Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license required
Current CPR certification required
Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals involved in resident care
Must maintain resident confidentiality and promote a positive attitude toward residents and their treatment progression
Regular and dependable attendance is required
All Cascadia Healthcare employees must successfully complete and meet applicable state-required background check requirements before working with residents

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred
Experience working with residents requiring rehabilitative services is a plus
Compassionate, patient, and encouraging
Passionate about helping residents become as independent as possible
A strong communicator who works well with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals
Comfortable working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Able to use clinical reasoning when providing treatment and monitoring resident progress
Positive and supportive, even when progress takes time
Dependable, organized, and committed to providing consistent care
Respectful of resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Someone who enjoys celebrating the little wins just as much as the big ones

Responsibilities

Providing occupational therapy treatments and activities under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Carrying out individualized treatment programs based on each resident’s abilities, needs, goals, and tolerance
Guiding residents through therapeutic activities and exercises outlined in their treatment plans
Monitoring resident progress and using sound clinical judgment to help support treatment planning and implementation
Helping residents develop or regain the skills needed for everyday activities and daily living
Teaching residents and families about home programs, basic living skills, and the safe use and care of adaptive equipment
Communicating and collaborating with Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals involved in resident care
Encouraging residents throughout the rehabilitation process and helping create a positive treatment experience
Maintaining resident confidentiality and following professional, facility, state, and federal standards
Being dependable and maintaining regular attendance for scheduled shifts
Supporting the Therapy team and helping wherever needed to provide excellent resident care