Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Occupational Therapy Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.. Actively participates as a team member in the systems, functions and activities of the unit/department. Tasks may include assisting with patient care, maintaining bookkeeping/billing information and set-up/clean-up of treatment areas to prepare for patient/group treatment. The Occupational Therapy Aide effectively communicates treatment to patients/residents, staff and family.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program or Occupational Therapy program.
• CA CNA license or OTA certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Operates IVAC thermometer, vital check machine, blood pressure cuff, standing table, paraffin wax deep heat treatment and therapeutic exercise equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.
• Demonstrates Occupational Therapy skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) months recent hospital experience as Occupational Therapy Aide preferred
• Education regarding Occupational Therapy techniques such as proper body positioning, retrograde massage and use of therapeutic/adaptive equipment is desired.