Occupational Therapist Assistant

Kresge Health & Rehab Center & Memory Care/Assisted Living

Chelsea Retirement Community

Status: Per Diem minimum of 3 shifts per month, regularly covering weekends shift and Holidays

Req # 5601

The Team Members of Brio Living Services provide a unique and personal experience to each of our residents, while focusing on quality treatment and comfort.

Join our team of compassionate and skilled staff and love your career!

A Few of the Brio Living Services Benefits:

• Retirement Savings Plan Opportunity
• Team Member Referral bonus program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship program (Growth opportunities)
• DailyPay-Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Occupation Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to assure the highest quality of resident care and positive relationships among the community, team members, residents, and families. Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement, assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment, assists with implementing treatment plans.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with older adults, personnel, and support organizations.
• Ability to design and implement appropriate and meaningful programming.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position, you will receive a full job description.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Therapy program
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant state license
• Position may require travel and coverage at our Porter Hills Village location on occasion.
• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, professional reference checks, TB Screen, and physical assessment at time of hire. In addition, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption is required.

NOTE: The rate of pay will be determined based on relevant employment experience. Your resume should adequately reflect all paid work experience.

ACCESIBILITY SUPPORT

Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org.

BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.