PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin Ohio. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Edenbrook of Platteville promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Position: PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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Edenbrook of Platteville, a skilled nursing facility in the Eden Senior Care Network, is now hiring a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services.

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up client

Skills

Proven working experience as occupational therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( eg Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid license to practice occupational therapy
BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Employees who join Edenbrook of Platteville can expect competitive wages and the following benefits package (eligibility may vary by employment status):

Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Vacation/Holiday/Sick time
And a lot more.