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Occupational Therapy Aides

SOC 31-2012.00

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.

Zone 3 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Service Orientation

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Writing

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Monitoring

3.1

Coordination

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

English Language

3.7

Psychology

3.6

Therapy and Counseling

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Education and Training

3.0

Medicine and Dentistry

2.8

Clerical

2.7

Key Tasks

1Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.

2Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.

3Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.

4Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.

5Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.

Also Known As

Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide (CORA) Direct Service Professional Direct Support Professional Direct Support Staff Independent Living Specialist Occupational Rehabilitation Aide Occupational Therapist Aide (OT Aide) Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide) Occupational Therapy Technician (OT Tech) Program Trainer