Occupational Therapy Aides

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1. 01Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
2. 02Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.
3. 03Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.
4. 04Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
5. 05Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
6. 06Instruct 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.
7. 07Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
8. 08Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts and games.
9. 09Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
10. 10Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties, such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies, filling out paperwork, and scheduling appointments.
11. 11Accompany patients on outings, providing transportation when necessary.
12. 12Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.

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