Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we’ve been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. That’s where our people come in – from accounting and health technology to front-line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers and everything in between, we are all invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently.

Our Lifespark culture has created not only an award-winning workplace — earning Star Tribune Top Workplace 11 times, Minneapolis Business Journal Best Places to Work three times, and Top USA #1 in Healthcare — but a place where you have the room to be creative, make a difference, and have a purposeful, direct impact on how people age. Lifespark’s full continuum of services offers a breadth of roles with the support to grow your career. To see the experience we are creating, watch our award-winning video Going South – this is the experience you will help create at Lifespark! Changing the age-old story starts with you – let’s get you hired.

 

Salary: Hourly Pay + Pay Per Visit (PPV)

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Service Area: Northeast metro (coverage area: White Bear Lake, Stacy, North Branch, Forest Lake area and Surrounding). Plus mileage reimbursement of .67 cents per mile.

Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (no weekends or holidays)

 

Lifespark Benefits Include:  

Annual Reviews/Raises {Shift differentials if applicable}  Paid Time Off – Vacation Time  Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for Full Time Hires  Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance  Life Insurances  401k + Company Match for full-time and part-time employees  Referral bonuses  Career path to other positions within our growing company! 

 

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is primarily responsible to the registered occupational therapist, who is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the service agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

 

Position Functions and Responsibilities:

Participates in the ongoing evaluation of client’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining clients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the client’s condition. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with policy. Follows treatment program and goals for improved client function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents client’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the client’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with organization policy. Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the clients of the organization. Identifies client and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate. Participates in instructing client’s family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in client’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes. Additional Client Care & Service Delivery as needed: Provides personal care including: Baths Back rubs Oral hygiene Shampoos Changing bed linen Assisting the client with dressing and undressing Skin care to prevent breakdown Assisting the client with toileting activities Keeping client’s living area clean and orderly Planning and preparing nutritious meals. Assisting in feeding the client, if necessary. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting client in the self-administration of medication. Doing client’s laundry, as appropriate. Meeting safety needs of clients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.) Reporting on client’s condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients. Ensure positive/professional communication on team. Customer service resolution; escalate concerns. Honors client confidentiality, rights, privacy, and reporting maltreatment expectations. Understands and accepts emotional needs of client. Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors. Follow all Emergency and Response Procedures Identifies home safety issues and notifies RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager of concerns or issues Demonstrates proper procedures: Handling, lifting, transfers Injury – Now What? Follows protocols Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms Follow-up Required – Escalating Event Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Current and active Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state of Minnesota. Experience using technology including: Microsoft Office, Smart Phone, Calendaring, Clinical Software platforms (EMR), Wi-Fi, Printers, and Internet Browsing Ability to follow written instructions and type a minimum of 20 words a minute. Verification of COVID vaccine status or receiving an approved exemption.

 

 

Contact Lifespark Now! 

Donna Vang, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: dvang@lifespark.com
Phone: 952-955-7862
Book a time to Chat: Lifespark - Donna (office365.com)

 

It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

 

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