Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
South Bend Home Health-paid mileage
Home Health – Join Our Mission at Trinity Health
Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives at home? Do you love working one-on-one with clients and families to make everyday tasks more achievable and meaningful? If so, we’d love to meet you!
We’re looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our compassionate home care team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with an Occupational Therapist to deliver thoughtful, hands-on care that supports client independence, safety, and well‑being.
What You’ll Do
As a COTA with us, you will:
- Provide direct occupational therapy treatments in clients’ homes based on an established care plan
- Support clients in using adaptive equipment and therapeutic devices
- Teach families how to assist safely with home exercises and daily activities
- Observe and report changes in a client’s condition to the OT and care team
- Help ensure the client’s home environment supports their goals and safety
- Document visits accurately and submit notes in a timely manner
- Communicate regularly with the OT, care team, and scheduling staff
- Participate in quality improvement and team meetings as needed
Every day, you’ll make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
What You Bring
- Current state licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Graduate of an AOTA‑approved OTA program (or equivalent experience/credentials)
- At least 6 months of experience working under a licensed OT
- Home health experience preferred, but not required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and communicate professionally
- Commitment to our mission, values, and high‑quality client care
Physical Requirements
You’re comfortable with:
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs)
- Occasional bending, stooping, or repositioning of clients
- Working in a variety of home environments and adapting as needed
Why Join Trinity Health?
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization focused on compassion, dignity, and exceptional care. You’ll enjoy:
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities to grow your clinical skills
- A chance to build meaningful connections with clients and families
- Work that truly matters
If you’re ready to bring your skills, heart, and energy to a team that values you—and the people we serve—we’d love to connect.
Apply today and help us continue to transform home-based care, one client at a time.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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