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Occupational Therapy Aide, Per diem, Days, 8hoursFeatured Job + San Leandro, CA + Fairmont Hospital + FMT Outpatient Psychiatric SVCS + Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day + Allied Health + $34.93/HR + Req #:42160-31255 + FTE:0.01 + Posted:Yesterday **Summary** **SUMMARY:** Under general supervision, assists the therapists of Occupational Therapy and Patient Activities in administering patient care programs within the areas of specific treatment, supporting and maintenance programs. This position is restricted to setting up and adjusting equipment and only occasionally assisting in treatment. They are not trained and possess no theory of rehabilitation basis of treatment. Performs related duties as required. **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 1. Assembles and disassembles equipment and accessories; maintains equipment; may clean or adjust equipment if necessary. 2. Assists in specific treatment of patients including preparing patient for treatment, observing patients during treatment, and assisting patients at the conclusion of treatment; takes notes and keeps records as required; reports patient observations to Occupational Therapist, Recreational Therapist, or Coordinator of Patient Activities. 3. Contributes to the learning of occupational therapy students; consults and collaborates with supervisors to plan or improve existing programs. 4. Engages patient in therapeutic activity adhering to a specific treatment plan; observes patient in activity; reviews progress of patient; reports observations to Occupational Therapists, Recreational Therapist, or Coordinator of Patient Activities. 5. Under the director of the Coordinator of Patient Activities, interviews and documents Skilled Nursing Facility patients and provides input into the Collaborative Care Conferences. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association; or an Associate of Arts Degree in recreation from a two-year college or the equivalent.Minimum Experience: Position does not require certification, but does require three years as an aide in an organized recreational program in a medical setting. PAY RANGE: $34.93/HR _The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program._ **Additional Information** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association; or an Associate of Arts Degree in recreation from a two-year college or the equivalent.Minimum Experience: Position does not require certification, but does require three years as an aide in an organized recreational program in a medical setting. Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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