Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Cota)

You're passionate about OT. It's the only way to be!

You take real pride in sharing your passion for excellent care and you believe that our residents and patients deserve the very best. Leading the way, sharing your skills comes naturally to you. You find personal satisfaction in providing healing, brightening lives and delivering empathetic care. If you love caring for others and expanding your skills, we know you'll thrive in a career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistantat Ohio Living.

Why Ohio Living is different

• Close-knit culture. We're more like a second family here. You'll get to know your team, our residents and patients, and you'll appreciate the additional joy it brings to your work.
• Better balance. We rarely mandate you to work past your shift. You'll find we are committed to ensuring great work/life balance for you.
• Different pace. We're not as frantic as a hospital and serve a different population. We do offer several levels of care including independent living, skilled, assisted living and hospice. You'll love that you get the support you need here, which makes it easier to give each resident or patient the time they deserve.
• Grow as a leader. This role will help you build your leadership and customer service skills. We offer education assistance to become an Occupational Therapist and opportunities to move into leadership roles.
• Attractive pay and benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus a retirement plan, paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500, recognition programs and free meals.

What you'll do

With an assigned caseload of patients, you'll provide Occupational Therapy treatments to patients in one of our retirement communities under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. That includes implementing care plans, providing treatment and working closely with patients and families. You'll also maintain accurate patient records through use of mobile devices.

What it takes

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or equivalent accredited program required
• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required
• One year experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health agency preferred. New grads always welcome!
• Valid driver's license, insurance and acceptable driving record

Ohio Living Lake Vista is Trumbull County's premier retirement community offers long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. We also offer independent living apartments and villa homes. Most importantly, we're a company that:

• chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
• provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith

Why work at Ohio Living Lake Vista?

Our residents and employees have access to an on-campus library and a walking trail that winds through our 32-acre campus and connects to the Turkey Run Trail in Mosquito Lake State Park. Depending on an employee's status, they may benefit from:

• competitive wages
• affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement savings
• paid time off including your birthday
• training, continuing education, and education assistance
• pay advances up to $500
• free meals/meal allowance
• the latest technology
• unlimited career opportunities
• and much more!

Who is Ohio Living?

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.

Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

Our Values:Care    Integrity    Customer Service    Innovation

Financial Stewardship    Leadership    Inclusion