Occupational therapy assistant supporting patients in therapy activities, instructing on home programs and adaptive equipment, and documenting progress under the direction of occupational therapists
Experience
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Instructed patients and families in home programs and the care and use of adaptive equipment
Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement during sessions
Reported to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior in written and verbal formats
Implemented treatment plans designed to help clients function independently under the direction of occupational therapists
Observed and recorded patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior, maintaining this information in client records
Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care
Attended continuing education classes to enhance skills and knowledge in occupational therapy
Skills
Core Skills
Monitoring patient progress, Conferencing with other professionals, Implementing therapeutic programs