About this opportunity
Northern Light Health lists this Cert OT Assistant Grad opportunity in bangor, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.Northern Light Acadia Hospital
nDepartment: Occupational Therapy
nPosition is located: Acadia
nWork Type: PRN
nHours Per Week: 8.00
nWork Schedule: Variable
nSalary Range : $ 19.00 - $26.64
nExempt: No
nSummary:
nOccupational Therapy Assistant Trainee will assist Licensed Occupational Therapy Practitioners with providing comprehensive and client centered occupational therapy treatment for psychiatric, chemical dependency, inpatient, outpatient, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Comprehensive and client centered occupational therapy treatment to provide assistance with includes: one-on-one treatment, and group treatment. The intervention strategies utilized during co-facilitation should be designed to measure and improve skills in the following areas: Activities of Daily Living (ADL), cognitive functioning, work and school performance, leisure and recreation skills, community re-entry, Independent Living Skills, sensory integration, and psychosocial skills. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Trainee will also assist with maintaining an age appropriate therapeutic environment and will perform any duties/responsibilities assigned by Supervisor for which qualified.
nResponsibilities:
n• Demonstrates competence in the area of teaching caregivers skills or review recommendations whenever necessary, as measured by direct supervision by supervisor. • Develops, coordinates and co-facilitates group treatment ideas and strategies that are client centered, as measured by direct supervision by supervisor. • Develops, coordinates and co-facilitates individual treatment ideas and strategies that are client centered, as measured by direct supervision by supervisor. • Demonstrates competence with SOAP/SOIEAP notes and other progress notes according to policy, as measured by direct supervision by supervisor. • Follows department; Nursing; Human Resources, and IDD policies and procedures. • Completes duties and manages issues and concerns as directed by your supervisor; policies and procedures; safety officer; department head; and administration. • Demonstrates professional behavior toward client, the family, the public, co-workers, supervisor, and student interns. • Develop and maintain the ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary work environment. • Functions in role of Occupational Therapy consultant in order to educate other health care providers about client’s functional performance; about occupational therapy; and about occupational performance in general. • Uses clinical and administrative supervision to address issues and concerns. • Assist in maintaining a work environment free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to employees, patients or visitors and that all accidents and incidents are reported by employees and properly investigated. When appropriate, assist with the return of all workers with work related injuries and illnesses to gainful employment.
nOther Information:
nCompetencies and Skills
nnnBehaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
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nnCultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
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nnFosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
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nnPractices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
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n nCredentials
nnRequired Temp Occupational Therapy Assistant
n nEducation
nnRequired Associate's Degree
n nWorking Conditions
nnPotential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
n nNorthern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.
nWe are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
nBangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
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nBangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and PedPosition Cert OT Assistant GradLocation US:ME:Bangor | Rehabilitative Services | PRNReq ID 94295
Worksite address
bangor, ME, 04401, US
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