Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

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)

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.