How do they match: Occupational Therapy Aides

  • Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.
  • Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
  • Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
  • Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.

  • Communicate patient status to other health practitioners.
  • Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.
  • Teach basic living or other adaptive skills to patients or caregivers.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.