Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Waconia, MN

2d•$24 - $26

About The Position

Our Mission: Honoring People Our Values: Integrity, Compassion, Curiosity, and Helpfulness The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides occupational therapy services to clients in their home in accordance with the Plan of Care and the Company’s policies and procedures and under the direction and supervision of the licensed Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the Registered Occupational Therapist. SCHEDULE This is a full time position, Monday - Friday with an on-call rotation. This position will require you to travel to client's homes to provide 1:1 client care that may take 1-3 hours per client. COVERAGE AREA This position reports to the Hutchinson, MN office and provides services in Waconia and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Graduate of a two (2) year COTA college program that leads to an associate degree and has been approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association; currently licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Minnesota. The license must not have been revoked, suspended, and without limitations or restrictions.
Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to multiple company business stops a day.
A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Proof of negative mantoux or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
Current CPR certification recommended.
Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.
Discloses any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the provision of health services. A candidate who has been convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not limited to those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.
Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Provides treatments to restore and enhance the physical and psychosocial function of the client under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Carries out occupational therapy maintenance programs developed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Demonstrates therapy program for HHA, family member or other responsible person who may assist the client with their home occupational therapy program as directed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Reinforces teaching of home therapy program to client, family, or caregivers as directed by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
Maintains appropriate documentation for the clinical record as required by Company policy and procedure.
Confers with the licensed Occupational Therapist regarding client's progress and Plan of Care changes.
Participates in case conference and in-service education.
Maintains positive and effective communication with all staff and others. Participates in the team concept.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees.