Occupational therapy aide supporting patients with physical needs, preparing treatment areas, and assisting therapists in implementing therapy programs to enhance patient performance and facilitate home and work adjustments
Experience
Occupational Therapy Aide
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Encouraged patients and attended to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals
Reported to supervisors or therapists on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments
Observed patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and recorded information in client records
Prepared and maintained work area, materials, and equipment, and maintained inventory of treatment and educational supplies
Transported patients to and from the occupational therapy work area
Instructed patients and families in work, social, and living skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability
Assisted occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to enhance performance
Skills
Technical Skills
Maintaining medical equipment, Preparing medical reports, Recording vital statistics
Core Skills
Monitoring patient progress, Monitoring work procedures, Administering screening tests
Hands-On Work
Accompanying patients on outings, Moving patients, Stocking medical supplies, Preparing treatment areas