Occupational Therapy Aides
On the Job
Occupational Therapy Aides work under the direction of occupational therapy assistants. They help with certain limited occupational therapy tasks, such as preparing patients or the treatment room.
Physical Demands
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
- Communicate patient status to other health practitioners.
- Maintain medical records.
- Prepare medical reports or documents.
- Record vital statistics or other health information.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
- Move patients to or from treatment areas.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
- Stock medical or patient care supplies.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Close physical proximity with other people.
- Working with a group or team.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Dealing with unpleasant or angry people.
- Standing.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
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