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Job duties will include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patients’ health and progress, collecting patients’ medical history, and assisting with arranging plan of care for patients. Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic activities, exercise, and self care tasks, and modalities as deemed appropriate per OTR.

Position Summary:  COTA will provide services to inpatients, outpatients and for patient populations in which WRHS has entered into a contractual agreement with.  This may include public schools, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.  Staff member will be licensed in accordance with state laws and requirements.  Job duties will include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patients’ health and progress, collecting patients’ medical history, and assisting with arranging plan of care for patients.  Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic activities, exercise, and self care tasks, and modalities as deemed appropriate per OTR. COTA is required to work in accordance with medical staff and fellow ancillary staff within the rehab department. COTA to reports directly to OTR. Excellence in Practice:<ul><li>Monitoring a patient’s progress to makes sure that they’re successfully completing treatment</li><li>Encouraging the patient during their recovery process</li><li>Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems</li><li>Helping injured employees improve their function to re-enter the workforce</li><li>Teaching patients to become more independent</li><li>Updating patient records for the OTR</li><li>Keeping the office, treatment room, and equipment in good order</li><li>Teaching patients, family member, or caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patient’s treatment program</li></ul>Essential Job Requirements: Education: Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, recognized by ACOTE                    (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) Experience: New graduates acceptable for consideration License Requirements: Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of ND Normal working hours: 8am - 5pm Assist w/ holiday & weekend coverage Starting salary range: $20.77 - $25.62Powered by JazzHR

West River Health Services

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Assisted Living

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Medical Assistance

Medical Records

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Nursing Home

Occupational Therapy

Outpatient Care

Patient Care

Problem Solving Skills

Quality of Life

Regulatory Requirements

State Laws and Regulations

Training/Teaching

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Helps patients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function; help patients to have independent, productive and satisfying lives. Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

Job Summary: Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  Helps patients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function; help patients to have independent, productive and satisfying lives.  Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines.  The Occupational Therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Duties & Responsibilities:<ul><li>Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.</li><li>Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.</li><li>Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, etc.).</li><li>Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.  This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.</li><li>Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.</li><li>Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities.</li><li>Observes and evaluates treatment effect.  Recommends change to physician, if needed.</li><li>Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.</li><li>Helps patients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs.</li></ul>Regulatory Requirements:<ul style="margin-bottom:16px"><li>A master's degree or higher in occupational therapy.</li><li>Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).</li><li>Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of ND.</li><li>Certification from the National Board for Certifying Occupational Therapy preferred.</li><li>One (1) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy.</li><li>Current BCLS certification.</li></ul>Normal working hours: 8am - 5pm Starting salary range: $34.38 - $42.40Powered by JazzHR

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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

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Memory Hardware

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Organizational Skills

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Pediatrics

Performance Management

Physical Therapy

Physician Credential

Physiology

Prescription Drugs

Treatment Evaluation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for residents at facility; work under supervision of professional nurses; transport, bathe, and dress residents; comb hair, clean teeth, and care for nails; provide bedpans and urinals; make beds and feed residents; execute resident assessment and care plans; provide for safety, comfort, and well-being of resident. Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc.

Western Horizons Care Center provides compassionate and personalized care to residents in a warm and homelike environment. As part of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Western Horizons Care Center, you'll play a crucial role in providing essential daily care and support to our residents. Your commitment to excellence and compassion will enhance the quality of life for those entrusted to our care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Assist professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for residents at facility; work under supervision of professional nurses; transport, bathe, and dress residents; comb hair, clean teeth, and care for nails; provide bedpans and urinals; make beds and feed residents; execute resident assessment and care plans; provide for safety, comfort, and well-being of resident.</li><li>The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.</li></ul> FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Follow direction as delegated by licensed nurses.</li><li>Receive oral reports and written assignments from charge nurse at beginning of each tour of duty.</li><li>Provide maximum resident-care services to assure well-being of resident to greatest degree.</li><li>Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.</li><li>Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc.</li><li>Immediately answer the nurse’s call buzzer of each resident.</li><li>Ambulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.</li><li>Foster self-respect and esteem by recognizing, accepting, and respecting those entrusted to his/her care.</li><li>Routinely turn and position residents.</li><li>Make beds every day, changing linens per facility policy and as needed.</li><li>Measure and record residents’ heights and weights.</li><li>Take temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as directed by the nurse.</li><li>Care for incontinent residents.</li><li>Measure and record residents’ intake and output.</li><li>Collect sputum, urine, and stool specimens.</li><li>Assist residents in all activities of daily living.</li><li>Pass out trays and feed/assist residents as needed.</li><li>Observe and document food, nourishment, and fluid intake of each resident.</li><li>Keep assigned resident bedside area clean at all times and personal belongings in orderly arrangement.</li><li>Assist with development and review of the resident care plans in conjunction with nursing and other disciplines.</li><li>Ensure resident privacy, respect, and dignity.</li><li>Assist in orientation of new nursing assistants.</li><li>Participate in in-service programs.</li><li>Exhibit and perform proper handwashing techniques.</li><li>Maintain proper infection control procedures when handling clothing and linens.</li><li>Detect, correct, and report to the charge nurse any unsafe conditions which may result in bodily injury or fire.</li><li>Execute duties and responsibilities in conformance with established routine.</li><li>Assist with execution of resident assessment and plan of care.</li><li>Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents.</li><li>Detect and correct situations that have a probability of causing accidents or injuries to residents.</li><li>Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of residents.</li><li>Possess knowledge of procedures and techniques.</li><li>Understand standard techniques in personal service-care of residents.</li><li>Be aware of sterile (Universal Precautions) procedures and avoid contamination.</li><li>Encourage and motivate residents to participate in recreational, occupational and physical therapies and other rehabilitative measures to promote activity of mind and body.</li><li>Clean used equipment and return to proper place after using, such as wash basins, bed pans, urinals, enema cans, gloves, colon tubes and any other equipment that may be used.</li><li>Record bowel movements and kidney output of assigned residents as directed by the charge nurse.</li><li>Check residents frequently and before going off duty.</li><li>Empty waste baskets and liners to rid odors as often as necessary to prevent odors.</li><li>Clean razors after use. (i.e. after meals)</li><li>Mop commons areas and rooms as needed when Environmental Services is not available.</li><li>Straighten rooms, fill H20 at shift end.</li><li>Clean wheelchairs, walkers, stands, medication carts and high risers as needed (night shift).</li><li>Strip the beds as required by housekeeping/laundry, as needed for cleaning whether routine or a specific situation.</li></ul>STANDARDS:<ul><li>Residents always come first, and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole.</li><li>Residents, resident families, co-workers and visitors will be treated with respect, dignity and kindness.</li><li>Every employee is responsible for ensuring the complete satisfaction of each resident in terms of quality of care, courtesy and professionalism of service, and the accuracy and efficiency of the reporting systems.</li><li>Employee behavior will consistently be in a manner that demonstrates both employee’s and the company’s commitment to an ethical, honest and above-board approach in all dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and the community.  How you conduct yourself at work influences the perception of the business and reputation as a health care provider.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Completion of a state-approved CNA certification program.</li><li>Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of North Dakota.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Empathetic and patient-centered approach to resident care.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>Basic knowledge of long-term care principles and practices.</li></ul>If you're passionate about providing compassionate care to seniors and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we invite you to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at West River Long-Term Care Facility. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents every day. Apply now! Compensation for this role is $25/hour before any shift differentials. Powered by JazzHR

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