Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Shift: Full Time Days 8am – 4pm OR 9am – 5pm 

Employees are an important part of life at Schofield Care Adult Day Health Care in Downtown Buffalo! Not only do they help our registrants to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST care! 

Position Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides restorative and maintenance modalities and routines under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

We strive to be an employer of choice:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance
• Other Perks

Key Responsibilities:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is supervised by the Registered Occupational Therapist.  The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Carry out occupational therapy treatment procedures as designated by the Registered Occupational Therapist for specific residents/registrants.
• Instruct registrants in methods to enable resident/registrant to carry out self-help and other occupational therapy treatment follow-up procedures on a consistent basis.
• Assist in the construction and fitting of orthotic and assistive devices for specific registrants, as designated by the Registered Occupational Therapist, and instruct registrant regarding their proper use.
• Assist in ongoing evaluation of assigned registrant's rehabilitation progress.
• Report observations regarding assigned registrant's treatment response to the Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Carry out pre-set therapeutic programs for individuals and groups.
• Recommend termination of functional occupational therapy services by recording progress and suggesting future recourse; ready resident/registrant for discharge by implementing discharge plans.
• Record, date and sign progress notes into the registrant's record.  These must be countersigned by the Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Registered Occupational Therapist in the preparation of required reports.
• Make recommendations and referrals to other programs and/or agencies as indicated with consultation from the Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Document attendance by tabulating number of registrants names, and times attended, and by posting data according to established procedures.
• Prepare and verify purchase orders, maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment, estimate time required to deplete supplies, design and allocate storage space, and determine methods of storage in order to maintain equipment, materials, and supplies of unit.
• Participate in registrant care conferences with particular regard to those residents/registrants who have been referred for or are potential recipients of occupational therapy services.
• Participate in inservice training and continuing education by attending conferences, seminars and workshops; participate in facility's inservice education by providing programs which interpret and represent occupational therapy.
• Participate in other facility meetings as indicated.
• articipate in coordinating, establishing and administering programs, policies, and procedures, and carry out administrative tasks as assigned.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other health team personnel regarding use of adaptive equipment, energy conservation techniques, modified self-care techniques, preventive and maintenance techniques for maximal resident/registrant benefit.
• Supervise and direct support staff.
• Participate in wheelchair clinic and fabrication of adaptive equipment as needed.
• Responsible for screening assigned caseload.
• Complete home visits as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required by their manager.

Working Environment:

Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.  The normal shift is 7½ hours.  Overtime hours may be encountered.  The program is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Qualifications:

• Education and Training - A graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and holding current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with that organization; certified by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department.

• Experience - A formal or informal experience in a geriatric setting is desirable but not mandatory.  The entry-level Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant should have familiarity and understanding of the aging process and current knowledge of geriatric treatment techniques as related to occupational therapy.

• Character - Must possess good moral character, patience and compassion for the elderly.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Salary : $23 - $27