Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola   is committed to providing individualized care through hiring the most committed and intelligent staff, providing extensive training on the acuities we treat, and providing a tailored experience for each resident based on their diagnosis, social history, and preferences.  We are committed to providing the best care, quality of life, and dignity every day.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and assist them to collaborate with residents and enable the residents’ abilities to lead a comfortable and normal daily life.  The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible residents.  The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the resident.
• Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance participation and maximize function.
• Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the nursing team regarding feeding, activities of daily living, and other skills needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective treatments.
• Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data.

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

KEY COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS