Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Lakeside Health & Wellness · Seven Points, TX Full Time

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Job Description

COME JOIN OUR…………… NEW IN-HOUSE REHABILIATION TEAM At our community, our associates are our most valuable assets. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers. We are excited to announce our new IN-HOUSE Rehabilitation Program offering advanced treatment technologies and interventions provided by our professional and highly skilled IN-HOUSE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL & SPEECH Rehabilitation Therapists. It is our goal to DELIVER excellent post-acute care rehabilitation experiences to every patient entrusted to our care. We need your help to complete our team and together we will DELIVER exceptional care and clinical outcomes. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (COTA) - Full Time and PRN/ Part Time Come Join our Facility Team! Keeping YOU in mind! Full Time Benefits! Very Competitive Pay Next Day pay with Payactive Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Medical Dental Vision 100% company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!) 401k with matching Responsibilities Facilitation of rehabilitation of patients with emotional, physical or mental disabilities Implementation of occupational therapy care plans Coordination of care with entire care team Educating patients and family members Preparing timely, complete and accurate clinical notes Communicating effectively with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, office support and other care team members Qualifications Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the State of Texas Skilled Nursing or Veterans Home experience highly preferred Knowledge of SNF or Veterans Healthcare regulations and general healthcare compliance Truly cares for people and will go above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care Has outstanding communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal) Who is autonomous and self-motivated Believes in a team approach to problem solving and care Freely shares their ideas and visions and stands up for what they believe in and loves having a positive impact on patient's lives We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.