(COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Senior LIFE York

Senior LIFE • Springettsbury Township, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior LIFE York Seeks Occupational Therapy Assistant for an Exciting, Hands-on Position. Senior LIFE is changing the way America sees eldercare, and we need passionate, hardworking, innovative, and versatile professionals to join our interdisciplinary care teams. Central to this mission is a comprehensive and highly integrated Plan of Care for each Senior LIFE member, executed by an interdisciplinary team and extending across medical, social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will aid in the successful development and execution of the occupational therapy plan, assisting the occupational therapist resident(s) in their daily member care duties throughout the facility. Senior LIFE is committed to enhancing the ability of seniors to stay at home and live safely in the community as long as possible by coordinating comprehensive healthcare and supportive services for our members. Senior LIFE is an innovative program that uses a team approach to provide seniors with medical, social, nutritional and rehabilitation services. These services are provided at the Senior LIFE Center and are accompanied with in-home nursing care, personal care, and other homecare services as needed. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE is a Medicare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) operating as a LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) program in the state of Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• COTA must be fully licensed in Pennsylvania
• Committed to participating in the educational training and workshops required for license retention
• At least one year of experience working with this population
• Ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge during the interview process
• A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of comprehensive, integrated treatment programs for members
• Executing select treatments in accordance with OT and interdisciplinary Plans of Care
• Assessing homebound members’ needs, including home visits, comprehensive evaluations and ongoing follow up, as needed
• Training outside caregivers and family members as well as Senior LIFE staff members in relevant OT protocol OT procedures, surrounding their specific care plan responsibilities
• Providing ongoing training and support to members, members’ families and external caregivers for in-home participants, ensuring maximum independence and safety for those not at the center
• Documenting all member care, executed by the COTA or the OTR, and evaluating and updating care plans as necessary
• Maintaining up-to-date records in Data Pace, ensuring all interdisciplinary team members can review and analyze, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed