Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Senior LIFE York

Senior LIFE Harrisburg Seeks Occupational Therapy Assistant

Senior LIFE is changing the way America sees eldercare, and we need passionate, hardworking, innovative, and versatile professionals to join our interdisciplinary care teams. Central to this mission is a comprehensive and highly integrated Plan of Care for each Senior LIFE member, executed by an interdisciplinary team and extending across medical, social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will aid in the successful development and execution of the occupational therapy plan, assisting the occupational therapist resident(s) in their daily member care duties throughout the facility.

Senior LIFE is committed to enhancing the ability of seniors to stay at home and live safely in the community as long as possible by coordinating comprehensive healthcare and supportive services for our members.

Senior LIFE is an innovative program that uses a team approach to provide seniors with medical, social, nutritional, and rehabilitation services. These services are provided at the Senior LIFE Center and are accompanied with in-home nursing care, personal care, and other homecare services as needed. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.

Senior LIFE is a Medicare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) operating as a LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) program in the state of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

COTA must be fully licensed in Pennsylvania, and be committed to participating in the educational training and workshops required for license retention. Because of the nature of Senior LIFE centers and the diverse needs of its members, responsibilities are wide-reaching and enable assistants to gain unparalleled experience in all aspects of OT-related elderly care, including :

• Assisting in the development of comprehensive, integrated treatment programs for members
• Executing select treatments in accordance with OT and interdisciplinary Plans of Care
• Assessing homebound members' needs, including home visits, comprehensive evaluations and ongoing follow up, as needed
• Training outside caregivers and family members as well as Senior LIFE staff members in relevant OT protocol OT procedures, surrounding their specific care plan responsibilities
• Providing ongoing training and support to members, members' families and external caregivers for in-home participants, ensuring maximum independence and safety for those not at the center
• Documenting all member care, executed by the COTA or the OTR, and evaluating and updating care plans as necessary
• Maintaining up-to-date records in Data Pace, ensuring all interdisciplinary team members can review and analyze, as needed

Qualifications

COTAs will be key to ensuring members' success because of their direct work with those members as well as from the in-depth, high-value responsibilities tied to training and effectively communicating critical information with Senior LIFE and external caregivers. This role will be on the frontline of ensuring member success, and requires an articulate, dedicated, hardworking, and caring individual, who is passionate about helping the elderly. Besides proper certification, COTA applicants must have at least one year of experience working with this population, with the ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge during the interview process. A valid Pennsylvania driver's license is also required.