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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Occupational Therapy Aide
Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy Aide to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting Occupational Therapists in providing therapeutic services to patients with physical, mental, or emotional conditions. Your duties will include preparing treatment areas, assisting with therapy sessions, maintaining equipment, and performing administrative tasks. You will also be responsible for observing patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to the occupational therapist. The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, and has a strong desire to help improve patients' lives. You should have excellent communication skills, be able to follow instructions, and work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures.
- Maintain treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patient responses and progress.
- Report patient progress to occupational therapist.
- Help patients with exercises as part of their treatment plan.
- Assist patients in activities and techniques designed to help them regain physical strength and mobility.
- Perform clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and updating patient records.
- Prepare patients and treatment areas for therapy sessions.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas.
- Clean and disinfect therapy equipment after each use.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an occupational therapy aide program.
- Certification as an Occupational Therapy Aide may be required.
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Physical stamina to assist patients in their exercises.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills for updating patient records.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have any experience working as an Occupational Therapy Aide?
- How do you handle stressful situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult patient?
- How do you ensure patient confidentiality?
- What techniques do you use to assist patients with their exercises?