Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary $22.00 - $31.00 / hour Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time Elderwood at Wheatfield Looking to make a real impact every day? Join the team at Elderwood at Wheatfield as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and help our residents regain independence, confidence, and quality of life. Position Overview: As a COTA, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering meaningful care. Working under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide skilled therapy treatments designed to help residents improve their ability to perform daily activities and live as independently as possible. Your work will directly contribute to each resident’s progress, comfort, and overall well-being. What You’ll Do: Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments as developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist Support residents in improving daily living skills, mobility, strength, and coordination Build strong, positive relationships with residents while motivating and encouraging progress Observe and report resident performance and progress to the Occupational Therapist Assist with modifying treatment plans based on resident needs Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with facility standards Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes Help create a supportive, safe, and engaging therapy environment What We’re Looking For: Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification (New York State required) A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care Strong communication and teamwork skills A positive attitude and a passion for helping others succeed Why Join Elderwood at Wheatfield? Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment Make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives Work in a setting that values quality care and clinical excellence Consistent full-time schedule with opportunities to grow If you’re someone who brings energy, empathy, and dedication to everything you do, we’d love to have you on our team. Responsibilities Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant: Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals. Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person. Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes. Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart. Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience. Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings. Assists with departmental…