Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE as a COTA in Eckert, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Requirements
- Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Is a registered COTA in Colorado or is eligible for registration in the state of Colorado.
- A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one-year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a long-term care facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- The COTA will provide quality ongoing therapy to all participants of the Senior CommUnity Care program.
- Communicate on an ongoing basis with OTR, participants and staff, the progress of such designed programs.
- The COTA assists the Occupational Therapist with participant related activities and direct participant care.
- The Assistant keeps department records as per facility policy.
- Assists in ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME) for participants as needed.
- Optimize function and safety among participants to ensure establishment of strong rehab care practice within the Senior CommUnity Care program.
- Assist with planning, scheduling, mailing, transporting, filing of documents and coordinating of Occupational Therapy services offered by the department.
- Provides Occupational Therapy to the participants under the direction of the OTR.
- Assists with the participant care planning process as delegated by the Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Performs other duties as required or requested.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
