CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE POSITIONS).

Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the certificated Occupational Therapist or designee, this position will assist in providing occupational therapy for the Office of Special Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides occupational therapy treatment to individual or small groups for the purpose of providing therapeutic exercise, developing adaptive and motor skills;
• Instructs students with disabilities for the purpose of gaining independence and self-care;
• Adapts equipment (e.g. keyboards, computer systems, etc.) for the purpose of increasing independence;
• Maintains all used equipment, department areas and classrooms for the purpose of ensuring safety of staff and students and to stop the spread of common diseases;
• Assesses situations involving students, family and staff for the purpose of promoting independence, maintaining a positive atmosphere and increasing educational potential;
• Supports physical therapist, occupational and speech therapists, teachers, nursing and support staff for the purpose of ensuring teamwork approach with students, treatment plans and goals;
• Documents treatment plans and intervention records for the purpose of complying with school district policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to be trained and delegated by the Occupational Therapist to administer occupational therapy to students;
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds;
• Demonstrates personal characteristics of flexibility, high-stress tolerance, reliability, and ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds;
• Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.

Competencies :

• Teamwork Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit;
• puts success of team above own interests;
• Planning / Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;
• Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;
• Customer Service Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs;
• solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;
• Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
• Interpersonal Skills Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
• promotes a harassment-free environment;
• Oral and Written Communication Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions;
• writes clearly and informatively;
• Professionalism Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
• accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance;
• monitors own work to ensure quality;
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;
• Attendance / Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;
• Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments;

follows policies and procedures.

Education, Certification and Experience :

• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Community College and / or Vocational School degree with study in job related area;
• Must maintain certification required for position as noted in job description, Certified OT Assistant;
• Job related experience within specialized field is required.

Certificates and Licenses :

• Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant;
• Required to have a current First Aid / CPR / AED card and training for HIV / AIDS procedures;
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required (must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position, including possessing and maintaining a valid license and automobile insurance, when using a personal vehicle for District business).

Clearances :

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance.
11 days ago