Occupational Therapy Aide

Kern River Transitional Care

Record daily treatment notes
Record weekly progress notes
Assist nursing department training
Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and per the physician treatment plan, recording daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes

Job Summary

  • Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and per the physician treatment plan, recording daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes.
  • Assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides and instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs for discharge preparation.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans, while maintaining the treatment area and reporting equipment issues.

Matching Summary

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and per the physician treatment plan, recording daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • record daily treatment notes
  • record weekly progress notes
  • assist nursing department training
  • communicate with health team members
  • instruct patient families or nursing staff
  • participate in discharge planning
  • maintain treatment area cleanliness

Nice-to-have

  • relate positively with patients
  • participate in in-services training

Key Requirements

  • Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State
  • Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)
  • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state
  • Meet continuing education requirements per state practices
  • Maintain a license in good standing

Work Rights

Not specified

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