COTA/NURSE
Company: Elderwood at Wheatfield
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
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Overview:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist
with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing
occupational therapy treatments developed and recommended by a
registered Occupational Therapist. New York State certification
required.THIS IS A FULL TIME COTA/NURSE POSITION. WEEKDAYS,
WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYSWhy work at Elderwood at Wheatfield?Excellent
support structure and a friendly, inviting atmosphereLow patient to
staff ratioCompetitive shift differentialsResponsibilities:1.
Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing
and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for residents.2.
Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and
physically stimulating to residents; prepares and presents
individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind,
deaf and physically handicapped resident.3. Writes observations of
resident's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.4. Maintains
attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment
record in Medical Record Chart.5. Assists Director Occupational
Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy
Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical
experience.6. Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident
Care Plan review meetings.7. Assists with departmental in-service
programs upon request.8. Completes MDS+ assessment form as
required.9. Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good
order and daily sanitation of equipment.10. Attends in-service
training programs, and departmental meetings as required.11.
Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for
residents or increase job productivity and satisfaction.12.
Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational
Therapy.13. 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 visitors of this
facility.14. Performs assigned duties according to the service
excellence standards and goals established for this job position,
and for all staff members of this facility.Qualifications:New York
State Department of Education Certification and license to practice
as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in New York
State required.Ability to relate well to residents and enjoy
working with the elderly people necessary.Tact and diplomacy;
ability to develop good relationships with residents, staff and
students required.Ability to inspire and motivate others and create
a warm and accepting climate for residents necessary.Qualities of
maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others
required.Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
required.Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and
ensure that high standards of care are maintained.Ability to
perform tasks to established standards of excellence
required.Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission
of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork,
and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the
IndividualElderwood expects all current and new employees to be
vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to
provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical
exemption from vaccination.EOE 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.
Keywords: Elderwood at Wheatfield, Tonawanda , COTA/NURSE, Healthcare , Tonawanda, New York
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