Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for a certified occupational therapist assistant to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.

Position details:

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm
• Belen, Valencia County, Socorro

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Merit increases
• Employee discount programs
• Work/life balance

What you'll do:

• Communicate clients' status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionals
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and be flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the client's place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist
• Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed
• Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence
• Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly
• Maintain accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients

Qualifications:

• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current licensure as an occupational therapist assistant in the state of practice
• 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
• Must be willing to travel within local geographic area
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance