How do they match: Occupational Therapy Aides

  • Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
  • 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.

  • Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.