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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 31-2012.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Occupational Therapy Aides

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

What this job is about

Assist patients in achieving therapeutic goals through support and guidance.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Encourage patient engagement

    Motivate patients to participate actively in their therapy sessions.

  2. 2

    Document patient progress

    Record and maintain detailed information on patients' attendance and achievements.

  3. 3

    Prepare therapy materials

    Organize and maintain the work area and necessary supplies for therapy.

  4. 4

    Instruct on adaptive skills

    Teach patients and families how to use adaptive equipment effectively.

  5. 5

    Support therapy implementation

    Assist occupational therapists in executing therapy programs and techniques.

Tools used in this work
MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.