Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN - COTA

Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home
Boonsboro MD (Near Hagerstown)

Possible shifts at our sister facility, Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown, MD

THIS IS A PRN POSITION !

JOB TITLE

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

DEPARTMENT

Therapy

REPORTS TO

Director of Therapy

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUMMARY:

• Provide practical established Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) skills to residents following Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with the Occupational Therapist (OTR) on each resident and notify OTR of resident status changes.
• Provide strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, family members, visitors, staff, etc.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL:

Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is "at will". Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

CONFIDENTILITY:

Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, "information") which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy. This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others

JOB FUNCTION:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

RESIDENT CARE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:RATINGS:3 = Exceeds Expectations2 = Meets Expectations1 = Needs ImprovementANNUAL EVALUATIONDATE: /NOTES

Administers therapy screens (as applicable per State Practice Act) and treatments to residents working under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist according to your scope of practice.

Follows plan of care established by evaluating OT.

Completes weekly clinical progress notes, daily treatment encounter notes, and rehab. Discharge programs for each resident via Rehab Optima.

Treats residents with the most current techniques following appropriate physician orders and ethical standards to OT treatments according to your State Practice Act.

Follows established procedures of physical agent modalities.

Educates resident in exercise, ambulation, and activities of daily living.

Reports concerns with resident's treatment or suggested modifications to therapy program to OT.

Receives supervision from an evaluating therapist per State Practice Act guidelines.

Adheres to the minimum weekly productivity standard of 90%.

Cooperates with inter-departmental staff as well as other facility staff to ensure that therapy services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Reports all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately.

Notifies the facility when you will be late or absent from work - at least two hours prior to your shift start time.

Reports work-related injuries or illnesses and/or occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the supervisor.

Follows other delegated tasks as outlined on the Evaluating Therapist Assistant Task List.

Administrative DutiesRatings:3 = Exceeds Expectations2 = Meets Expectations1 = Needs ImprovementAnnualEvaluationDate:/Notes:

Agrees not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly reports suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the supervisor.

Agrees not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly reports suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the supervisor.

Reports any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility's information system to the supervisor.

Ensures that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Safety & Infection ControlRatings:3 = Exceeds Expectations2 = Meets Expectations1 = Needs ImprovementAnnualEvaluationDate:/Notes:

Keeps call buttons within easy reach of each

resident.

Immediately notifies the Director of Therapy or Director of Nursing of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.

Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Keeps excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Stores in designated areas.

Cleans, disinfects, and returns all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.

Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of Therapy immediately.

Reports all safety violations.

Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Therapy or the Infection Control Coordinator.

Follows established isolation precautions and procedures.

Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies.

Safely uses only the equipment you have been trained to use.

Reports defective equipment to the Director of Therapy.

Practices appropriate handwashing and use of hand sanitizer at all times.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Works throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residen.