What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at Greenridge Post-Acute & Senior Living?
PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Richmond, CA
Greenridge Post-Acute and Senior Living is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality occupational therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Why You Will Love This Opportunity
- Competitive pay (typically $45–$55 per hour, depending on experience)
- Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care
- Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life
- Flexible scheduling options
Position Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) reports to the Director of Rehabilitation, Facility Administrator, and Supervising Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
Responsibilities:
- Assists with patient transport and transfers.
- The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) performs assigned non-patient care duties and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Assists registered therapists in routine treatment of rehabilitation, acute or outpatients in assigned discipline(s).
- Does not interpret orders, evaluate patients, or develop treatment programs.
- Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist
- Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department
- Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces
- Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department
- Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment
- Transports patients to/from therapy as needed
- Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment
- Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in this state.
- Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Occupational Therapist Assistant.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; demonstrated maturity and responsibility.
- Current BCLS Card (AHA) and maintain active status.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are an assisted living and skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier nursing home in El Sobrante, California, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.
Salary : $45 - $55