Activities Specialist - COTA

Element Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist delivers habilitation, wellness, and recreation programs to participants at Adult Day Health sites, in homes, and via telehealth. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to meet physical, social, and emotional needs.

Qualifications

You have completed an OTA curriculum with a minimum of an Associate's Degree and hold an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in MA. You also possess current CPR certification and 1-2 years of experience working with a geriatric population and in program development.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Occupational Therapy Assistant

CPR Certification

geriatric population

program development

telehealth

Job Description

General Summary:

Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits! 

Incumbent assists the Manager of Habilitation and Activities by delivering programs and activities that will support habilitation, wellness and recreation at Adult Day Health sites, in participants’ homes and via telehealth.   Under the supervision of the Manager of Habilitation and Activities, this individual is responsible for completing a comprehensive assessment and providing an individualized treatment plan in accordance with each participant’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.  This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position; no nights, weekends or holidays!

Location:  Brighton, MA

Responsibilities:

  • Assists the manager in planning and developing programs and activities that support habilitation, wellness and recreation.  Coordinates delivery of daily activities with fellow Activities staff.
  • Delivers daily activities directly to participants at ADH, in participants’ homes and via telehealth.
  • Daily travel between sites and visits to participants’ homes.  Assists with transportation safety.
  • Provides coverage at other ADH sites as needed.
  • Implements appropriate interventions at ADH and participants’ homes.
  • Develops and writes periodic participant assessments, progress notes, and care plans according to organizational policies.  Documentation is completed timely.
  • Creates and maintains tracking spreadsheets.  Compiles information for inclusion in monthly calendars, newsletters, and other reports.
  • Plans and implements special events such as holiday parties, therapeutic outings, entertainment, and other recreational programs.
  • Is prepared for and represents the Activities Department at IDT meetings.  Communicates daily activity programming in addition to any changes in participants’ plan of care.

Qualifications:

  • Must have successfully completed an O. T. A. curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Inc. with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
  • Maintains current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the Commonwealth of MA
  • Maintains current CPR Certification
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with a geriatric population.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in program development.
  • Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.
  • Covid vaccinated preferred.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Supplemental benefits 

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

To learn more about Element Care, please click this link:  Element Care 30th Anniversary Video

Element Care

We all want the best care for our loved ones, but getting that care can be frustrating to piece together on your own. With Element Care PACE, you get an entire team of friendly, compassionate experts behind you. They work together with you and your family to develop your most effective care plan, all in one place, so you can live and thrive at home. Headquarted in Lynn, we provide healthcare coverage, home care and social services to older adults, many whom would be in a nursing home if it were not for our innovative approach. Although our clients are the elderly, the impact of our services is experienced by the thousands of caregivers and family members who say time and again, “I don’t know what I would have done without Element Care.” Visit our website to learn more about our programs and eligibility. --The purpose of this site is to share news, updates and happenings at Element Care and matters affecting PACE organizations. We encourage you to submit comments, but please note this is not a public forum. -Comments posted on this page will be monitored. Element Care reserves the right to delete comments that: contain false information, obscene language or sexual content, threaten or defame any person or organization, support or oppose political candidates, political organizations or ballot propositions, promote illegal activity, commercial services or products, infringe on copyrights or trademarks or are not topically related to the particular posting.
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