What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Americare Senior Living?
Americare Home Health
Care That Comes Home. Careers That Make a Difference.
Looking for a career in home health or in-home care where you can build meaningful relationships and deliver one-on-one care? At Americare Home Health, you bring compassionate, personalized care directly to patients—right where they feel most comfortable: home.
Who We Are
Respect
What You’ll Experience In Home Health
Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is a qualified employee who provides intermittent services in a patient’s place of residence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The COTA will provide services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and direction of the licensed OT.
Job Requirements
Care That Comes Home. Careers That Make a Difference.
Looking for a career in home health or in-home care where you can build meaningful relationships and deliver one-on-one care? At Americare Home Health, you bring compassionate, personalized care directly to patients—right where they feel most comfortable: home.
Who We Are
- Part of Americare Senior Living, a trusted leader in senior care for 40 years
- Providing in-home healthcare services across Missouri
- Focused on helping patients stay safe, independent, and supported at home
- Delivering personalized, patient-centered care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams
- Services may include skilled nursing, therapy, and supportive care in the home setting
Respect
- Integrity
- Servant Heart
- Inspire
- Nurture
- Growth
- One-on-one patient care in a home setting
- Build deeper relationships with patients and families
- Greater autonomy and flexibility in your day
- Be part of a coordinated care team focused on outcomes
- Support patients recovering from illness, surgery, or managing chronic conditions
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on independence and quality of life
- Mission-driven culture rooted in compassion and connection
- Supportive leadership and team collaboration
- Strong reputation in senior living and healthcare services
- Opportunities to grow across home health, therapy, and senior living services
- Flexible scheduling options based on role and territory
- Competitive pay mileage reimbursement (role dependent)
- Daily pay access
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Tuition assistance and career development support
- Clinical and leadership growth opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
What You’ll Experience In Home Health
- Deliver care in patients’ homes, assisted living, or community settings
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and families
- Focus on patient independence, recovery, and long-term wellness
- Provide care that is personalized—not rushed
Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is a qualified employee who provides intermittent services in a patient’s place of residence under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The COTA will provide services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and direction of the licensed OT.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school giving a course of not less than two years of COTA
- Must be licensed by the State of Missouri as a COTA
- Must have at least one year clinical experience as a COTA
- Must have current CPR certification, valid driver's license, reliable transportation and automobile insurance.