COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary

$22.00 - $31.00 / hour

Salary - $22.00 - $31.00 / hour

Are you a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact while building your career in a supportive, team-oriented environment? Elderwood at Williamsville is seeking a Full-Time COTA to join our rehabilitation team and help residents maximize their independence, function, and quality of life.

Located in the heart of Williamsville, one of Western New York's most desirable communities, Elderwood at Williamsville offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and small-town charm. Enjoy a vibrant village atmosphere, locally owned restaurants and shops, beautiful parks and walking trails, excellent schools, and easy access to Buffalo, all while working in a facility known for its commitment to exceptional resident care.

At Elderwood, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping residents achieve their highest level of function and independence. Whether working with short-term rehabilitation patients or long-term care residents, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.

Certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) assist with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals by providing occupational therapy treatments developed and recommended by a registered occupational therapist.

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Passion for helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence and function

• Full-time, stable employment with a respected healthcare organization
• Supportive rehabilitation and clinical leadership team
• Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
• Collaborative and resident-centered care environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Convenient Williamsville location with easy access from throughout Western New York

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your skills, compassion, and dedication can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

• Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
• Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
• Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
• Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and…