Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Job Description

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The individual in this position is responsible for the implementation of occupational therapy services for ONE autistic young female adult at home.

• Be playful, engaging, motivating, and encouraging for the child and supportive, non-judgmental, culturally-sensitive for the family

• Provides goal directed and activity-oriented services to promote optimum independence in self-care, functional mobility and daily life tasks.

• Administer services focusing on activities of daily living, cognition, social skills, sensory motor, fine motor development, and problem solving.

• Teach client, parents, and caregivers adaptive and purposeful ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and hold a current license to practice occupational therapy assistant in the state of California

• Current CPR and First Aid certification through a course approved by the American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association is desired.

• Pass criminal background with DOJ / Live Scan.

• Must have a fun and energetic personality, as well as the ability to keep up with active young adult.

• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of clients and the company.

EXPERIENCE: Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 year (Required)

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION: COTA (Required)

 

\nCompany Description

AAA Special Need Services founded by parents with special needs adult with a simple belief: That every child is born with a special set of gifts. Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities and families. Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality services.

Company Description

AAA Special Need Services founded by parents with special needs adult with a simple belief: That every child is born with a special set of gifts. Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities and families. Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality services.