Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Denver, CO

Our mission is to transform therapists and caregivers like you into KARE Heroes who can save the day by responding to the call from senior care communities. Become part of the KARE HERO Community and find the support you need to get started and stay booked.

KARE is an app that connects therapists with senior living communities in need of support.

• Earn extra income using the license you already have.
• Control your own schedule and work when you want!
• Access to potential new employers! – no contracts or long-term commitments.
• Find your next permanent position with the KARE app.
• Unlike an agency, if one of our client communities wants to hire you, we don't charge anything. In fact, many of our Heroes use our KARE app to find their next permanent position!

• Download the app (https://kare.work/therapists).
• Complete a quick interview with the KARE Team.
• Get verified and start working!

• →Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to community documentation guidelines.
• →Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record.
• →Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• →Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• →Record treatment charges per the community policy and procedures.
• →Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in a maintenance program.

• →Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behavior.
• →May require experience with evaluating and treating residents with memory impartment if assigned to memory care areas of community.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) therapy program.
• Current state licensure for Texas.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• CPR Certification (optional).
• Minimum requirement: 2 years clinical experience, and/or 1 year clinical experience directly in acute care, skilled nursing and/or AL/MC.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis and ability to help patients who require physical assistance.