Location: Greenhurst,NY, USA
Job Description
Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Heritage Ministries and change lives forever. Caring is our calling and the team at Heritage Ministries goes above and beyond this to ensure that the Heritage experience is award-winning for each and every one of our residents. We strive to provide Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in all that we do.
Heritage Ministries is in growth mode and currently looking for a Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! An Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for treating and documenting care for residents with impaired ability to perform activities of daily living. You will find meaningful work in this role with the opportunity to collaborate and make a positive impact every day! Apply now!
Responsibilities:
Provides appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
Follow the directions of the Certified Occupational Therapist and/or Physician in regards to resident care.
Provides appropriate resident and caregiver in-service education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
Evaluate and document evaluations of referred residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license. Must maintain license.
Ability to lift 60 pounds if necessary with the ability to sit, walk, bend, and twist. Ability to engage in repetitive motions for extended times required.
Additional education or experience in long-term care therapy preferred.
If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you! Apply now!
*A full written job description is available upon request **We reserve the right to revise the essential position functions and responsibilities as the need arises.
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