Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Walk-In Interview Day | Apply Whether You Attend or Not!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Elderwood at Hamburg

Whether You Attend Our Event or Not… This Is the Application for You!

Elderwood at Hamburg is growing our rehabilitation team and is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a Full-Time opportunity. 

If you're able to join us for our Walk-In Interview Day, we'd love to meet you in person. If you can't attend, that's okay! Simply apply through this posting, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss current opportunities and schedule an interview.

Build Your Therapy Career Close to Home

Whether you live in Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, East Aurora, Eden, Angola, Derby, Evans, Blasdell, Lackawanna, or nearby Southtown communities, Elderwood at Hamburg offers the opportunity to build a rewarding therapy career close to home.

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nursing, and Physicians to help residents regain the skills and confidence needed for everyday living. From dressing and grooming to mobility, cognition, and meaningful daily activities, you'll play an essential role in helping residents achieve greater independence and quality of life.

Why Choose Elderwood at Hamburg? As a COTA, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Help residents regain independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Treat residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, and hospitalization in both sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care
• Build meaningful relationships while celebrating each resident's progress and accomplishments
• Continue growing your career through mentorship and professional development

What Benefits Does Elderwood Offer?

• Competitive compensation + Shift Differentials + ( +10% if you choose Opt Out Program)
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program - Earn Thousands in Referral Rewards
• Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance & Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunty 
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive nursing leadership led by an experienced Director of Nursing

Walk-In Interview Day

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Elderwood at Hamburg

5775 Maelou Drive

Hamburg, NY 14075

Stop in to:

• Meet our nursing leadership team
• Tour our facility
• Discuss schedules and career opportunities
• Interview on the spot

Then head over and enjoy Hamburg's Cruise Night!

Can't Attend? Please apply anyway!

Every application received through this posting will be reviewed by our HR team. We'll contact qualified candidates to discuss current opportunities and next steps - even if you can't attend the event. We look forward to connecting with you!

Responsibilities

COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement individualized treatment plans that help residents maximize independence and safely perform daily activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists the Director Occupational Therapy in planning, developing and carrying out treatment programs and procedures for individuals.
• Helps create group therapy programs which are mentally and physically stimulating to individuals; prepares and presents individual and group projects appropriate for the confused, blind, deaf and physically handicapped person.
• Writes observations of individual's behavior and progress in Progress Notes.
• Maintains attendance records and other departmental reports; enters treatment record in Medical Record Chart.
• Assists Director Occupational Therapy in the training and supervision of Occupational Therapy Aides and students assigned to the facility for clinical experience.
• Attends Care Planning and Family Care Plan review meetings.
• Assists with departmental in-service programs upon request.
• Completes MDS+ assessment form as required.
• Inventories supplies; assists with keeping area in good order and daily sanitation of equipment.
• Attends in-service training programs, and departmental meetings as required.
• Generate and develop ideas, which improve the quality of care for individuals or increase job productivity and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director Occupational Therapy.
• Performs all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this job position, and for all staff members of this facility.

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Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant:

• State Department of Education Certification and license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Ability to relate well to individuals and enjoy working within the community.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to develop good relationships with individuals, staff and students required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and create a warm and accepting climate.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff effectively and ensure that high standards of care are maintained.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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