Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Updated 2/23/2011

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Summary: Facilitates clients’ wellness and independence by providing intake and rehabilitation, consultation; coordinating client care. In cooperation with the Occupational Therapist, develops and implements treatment in both group and individual sessions.

Reports To: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job:

1. Determine clients’ situation and needs by establishing rapport with clients and caregivers; establishing service goals and plans; coordinating interdisciplinary assessments with team members;

2. Enhances clients’ independence and mobility by working with the Occupational Therapist to coordinate, facilitate and monitor a functional mobility/walking program;

3. Addresses client personal care needs by assisting clients in restroom, with ambulation, meals and hygiene as needed;

4. Maintains continuity of care by communicating changes in client condition to team members; informing caregivers and physicians; documenting changes and service plan events; monitoring progress toward service goals and adjusting services as required;

5. Promotes client independence, education and recreation by developing and facilitating activities according to clients’ abilities and interests; encouraging interaction and participation;

6. Develops a safe, therapeutic group environment by establishing and keeping group rules; monitoring and encouraging appropriate participation; intervening as necessary;

7. Maintains a safe and healthy environment by adhering to infection control protocols; addressing potential safety and health hazards; following emergency policy and procedures; and fulfilling education and certification requirements;

8. Establishes a compassionate and respectful environment by practicing good communication skills; keeping client information confidential; conducting self in professional manner;

9. Maintains required documentation to meet WAC guidelines and/or Full Life policy;

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS of the job:

1. Complete projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor;

2. Enhances quality of programming by monitoring the group schedule for therapeutic elements and making suggestions for improvement;

3. Contributes to team and client safety by facilitating training focused on transfers and back safety;

Physical Requirements Needed to perform the Duties of the job:

1. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs;

2. Must be able to function independently;

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job:

1. Must be licensed in Washington state as a COTA and have one or more years of experience in a health or social services setting;

2. Must have valid CPR certification and complete the HIV/AIDS information course

Full Life Care is an equal opportunity employer (EEOC).

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