Since 1904, Brockton VNA has been a trusted resource providing home care and hospice services and continues to innovate to meet the changing healthcare and lifestyle needs of those we serve in Brockton and surrounding communities. We are an Agency who are champions in Home Health and Hospice and our mission is to provide compassionate, high quality care to our patients and their families.

We are an independent non-profit organization providing exceptional care in our communities. Our employees are our greatest asset and we provide a supporting and collaborative environment with competitive wages and comprehensive benefit offerings.

The BVNA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law. Applicants may request any accommodation needed to enable them to complete the application by contacting the Human Resources Department Representative.

*TITLE: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: CLINICAL MANAGER*

*POSITION SUMMARY:*

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) works in a team relationship with Occupational Therapist in carrying out occupational therapy services for patients in their homes or place of residence. Adheres to all BVNA policies including, but not limited to, Confidentiality Agreement, Personnel Policies, Clinical Policies and Procedures, professional code of ethics and practice standards.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

Possesses current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist Assistant license

One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a home health setting

Proficiency in safe COTA practice

Ability to work collaboratively with the Brockton VNA tam

Ability to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements

Possesses current drivers license and reliable vehicle

*STANDARDS:*

Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of superior home health services, community education, and health promotion outlined in the Mission Statement, and to our values. Demonstrates skills to assist clinicians and to follow through to meet deadlines and timeframes.

Communicates a positive image and working philosophy of the BVNA and establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, coworkers, and others.

All employees of BNVA are expected to display the highest standards of service excellence and embody the BVNAs motto of More than youd expect from home care. In order to do so, the BVNAs values (shown below) will be demonstrated throughout the course of each employees daily activities. As each employees roles and responsibilities may be unique, these values will also be demonstrated in a way that is unique, but supportive of the employees overall goals and the BVNAs mission and vision. Specific expectations will be made and agreed upon between the employee and his/her manager at the time of hire and throughout the year as needed.

*TEAMWORK Through teamwork, we are committed to achieve great things.*

*EXCELLENCE We are professions achieving exceptional results.*

*COMPASSION We are accountable and responsible for the success of the Agency.*

*COMMUNITY Its all about you!*

Adheres to BVNAs and Professional Code of Ethics. Communicates a positive image and working philosophy of the BVNA and establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, coworkers, and others.

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT*

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Medical Specialty: * Home Health Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road by Jobble