COTA/Nurse
Company: Elderwood at Wheatfield
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: October 10, 2021
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Job Description:
This job is located in Wheatfield. This is a Full Time
COTA position that will have
the opportunity to work cross-functionally between our Therapy and
Nursing departments! Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistants (COTA) assist with ensuring the health and well-being of
residents by providing care and occupational therapy treatments
developed and recommended by a registered Occupational Therapist.
New York State certification required. Weekdays, weekends and
holidays. 1. Assists the nursing department
with hands on care on the nursing units 2. Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in
planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and
procedures for residents. 3. 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. 4. Writes observations of resident's behavior
and progress in Progress Notes. 5. Maintains attendance records and other
departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record
Chart. 6. Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the
training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students
assigned to the facility for clinical experience. 7. Attends Resident Care Planning and
Family/Resident Care Plan review meetings. 8. Assists with departmental in-service programs
upon request. 9. Completes MDS+ assessment form as
required. 10. Inventories supplies; assists with keeping
area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment. 11. Attends in-service training programs, and
departmental meetings as required. 12. Generate and develop ideas, which improve
the quality of care for residents or increase job productivity and
satisfaction. 13. Performs other duties as assigned by
Director Occupational Therapy. 14. 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. 15. Performs assigned duties according to the
service excellence standards and goals established for this job
position, and for all staff members of this facility. 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 Individual
Elderwood 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.
Keywords: Elderwood at Wheatfield, Tonawanda , COTA/Nurse, Other , Tonawanda, New York
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