Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California.
• It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore.
• It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S.
• News & World Report.
• The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

Location: 76 Fenton Street, Livermore 94550

Website

https://vineyardshealth.com/ [https://vineyardshealth.com/]

• The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help Occupational Therapists provide therapeutic assessments and intervention, plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients like dressing and grooming.
• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.
• Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
• Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.