Occupational Therapist Assistant at TransitEdge Solutions Limited

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist assistant to join our team.You’ll collaborate with our occupational therapist and other health specialists to create coordinated, holistic treatment plans.
• Your main goal will be to support our clients during rehabilitation, by assigning activities tailored to their specific needs and monitoring their improvement.
• To be successful in this role, you should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and meet other occupational therapy assistant requirements such as the ability to guide clients and caregivers throughout recovery in a compassionate manner.
• If you fit this description and want to have a positive impact on our clients’ lives, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Review clients’ physical and psychological needs
• Monitor the progress of rehabilitation plans, e.g. activities for regaining motor skills
• Research and recommend tasks and activities based on clients’ physical and mental condition
• Demonstrate to clients and primary caregivers how to use special equipment (e.g. wheelchairs)
• Research new rehabilitation treatments and techniques
• Engage family members and caregivers in clients’ care plans
• Ensure all special equipment works properly
• Check stock levels and refill office’s supply inventory
• Conduct administrative tasks (e.g. updating records)
• Maintain a secure health environment for clients

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as an occupational therapist assistant or a similar role
• Great knowledge of federal, state, and governmental health standards
• Hands-on experience with rehabilitation programs
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy loads
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills
• A compassionate and resilient personality
• State license to work as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy is a plus