How do they match: Occupational Therapy Aides

  • Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
  • Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
  • Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties, such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies, filling out paperwork, and scheduling appointments.

  • Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.
  • Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.