Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN - East Dallas (23091)

Cantex Continuing Care Network · Seagoville, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Description Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care Communities, and/or Home Health SNF: Manor at Seagoville- Seagoville Palomino Place- Mesquite HH: Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sachse, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie Position Summary The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) provides skilled occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Home Health settings. The OTA supports patient progress by implementing treatment plans designed to improve independence, safety, and functional performance. Key Responsibilities Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist Provide therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, fine motor skills, coordination, strength, and functional mobility Observe and report patient responses, progress, and changes in condition to the supervising OT Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic activities, safety techniques, and use of adaptive equipment Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) Maintain a safe and organized treatment environment Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care Comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations, including HIPAA Qualifications Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in good standing (state-specific) Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health preferred (new graduates welcome to apply) Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Why Join Us Flexible part-time schedule Supportive leadership and collaborative care model Opportunity to work across multiple care settings Meaningful work making a direct impact on patient outcomes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package Please visit pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.

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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.