Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Carthage Center is actively seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist Assistant to work Full-Time for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Carthage, NY.

COTA Duties Include:

• COTA's Select therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• COTA's Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Supervise Residents activities to ensure they are done properly.
• Report the Residents progress to the OT.
• Handle administrative/clerical tasks.

COTA Requirements Include:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA Program
• Current New York State OTA License
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred

About Us:

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Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 90-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the outskirts of the historic village of Carthage. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes in recovery and rehabilitation are our daily measures of progress. We will maintain a comfortable, dignified environment where our residents can enjoy an engaged, healthy lifestyle that will be a constant steady source of peace of mind to their families. Carthage Center will maintain our residents bonds to their community by extending ourselves to our neighbors and to the society we serve. Carthage Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.