# COTA/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Contract - California

> VitalHire · Alameda, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-07-28

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare - Therapy

## Description

COTA

California - Alameda, Elk Grove, Hayward, San Leandro, Santa Clara

Contract

Days

$40-$46/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

**Execute Intervention Plans:** Deliver hands-on therapy treatments created by the supervising OT to improve motor skills, cognition, coordination, and strength.

**ADL & IADL Retraining:** Guide patients through self-care routines like dressing, bathing, eating, grooming, and household tasks using adaptive techniques.

**Train on Adaptive Equipment:** Teach patients how to safely use assistive devices such as button hooks, sock aids, reachers, splints, and wheelchairs.

**Implement Therapeutic Activities:** Lead customized exercises, sensory integration activities, fine motor tasks, or cognitive rehab exercises to support rehabilitation goals.

**Document Patient Progress:** Record daily treatment notes, track response to therapy, and report functional improvements or setbacks to the supervising OT.

**Adapt Environments & Tasks:** Suggest modifications to home, school, or work environments to improve safety, accessibility, and patient independence.

**Educate Families & Caregivers:** Demonstrate proper transfer techniques, home exercise programs, and safe care strategies to family members and nursing staff.

## Requirements

2 years of experience

Active CA COTA License

BLS (AHA)

## Apply

[Apply at VitalHire](https://apply.workable.com/vitalhire/j/A9D28468A2/apply)

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