Occupational Therapy Assistant
Core
Assists licensed occupational therapists in providing rehabilitative services to residents with mental, physical, emotional, and developmental needs to support their independence and quality of life.
Role type
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Builds
Rehabilitative care plans and daily living skill programs for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Senior Living / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient assessment, treatment plan implementation, adaptive equipment training, resident transfer assistance, progress documentation, family education, equipment operation
Preferred skills
relationship building, compassionate instruction, critical thinking, time management
Technologies
special lifts, pulleys, adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Teach residents techniques for mobility and stretching; evaluate living skills and capabilities of disabled residents; assist in selecting activities and developing treatment plans; instruct residents and families on in-home programs and adaptive equipment; observe, monitor, and record patient progress; safely move residents using lifting equipment; document patient care services according to medical procedures.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical support