An Occupational Therapy Aide is an assistant who helps patients in developing, recovering, and improves their skills that are needed for their daily living or working. A well-drafted Occupational Therapy Aide Resume mentions the following core duties and responsibilities – helping patients with various therapeutic activities such as exercises and stretches; leading children who have developmental disabilities; encouraging patients to complete tasks and activities; teaching patients on using special equipment, and recording the progress level of patients. Part of the job description also includes conducting administrative tasks as needed.
To ensure success in this field, the candidate should possess the following skills – a strong desire to provide emotional and physical support; the ability to interact with the patient and their families, social skills; attention to details to follow treatment plans precisely; and respect for the patient’s privacy. An associate’s degree in occupational therapy and a valid license is required.
Objective : Seeking a surgical Physician Assistant position that is both challenging and rewarding. Responsible for the health and safety of workers in a variety of industries.
Skills : Psychiatric, Pediatric, Geriatric & Orthopedic/hand Experience, Bilingual: English/Spanish. Fluent In Reading, Writing, And Speaking Spanish.
Description :
Order needed items online and clean gym equipment.
Assist Occupational Therapists with infant/young clients who had developmental delays.
Work on handwriting skills (Handwriting Without Tears program) with young clients.
Some office work such as making copies for the Therapists, organizing, and adding up the total score for the client's assessments.
Set up gym equipment requested by the Occupational Therapist.
Being creative and suggest activities with the Occupational Therapist to do with their clients.
Teach the 'Handwriting Without Tears program to a few clients.
Required being creative in order to help these children get the most out of their therapy sessions.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Associate's Degree In Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : Seeking an Occupational Therapist position, where my diverse work experience, training, and academic background can add value to the overall operations of the facility.
Skills : Problem-Solving, Communication.
Description :
Assisting with running sensory and tactile stimulant programs.
Assisting clients with their range of motion.
Doing daily paperwork.
Filing reports and documentation sent from the residence.
Assisting when behaviors occurred in the classroom.
Writing up behavior reports, seizure reports, and mark cards when needed.
Clean, repair and maintain equipment/toys.
Assist and work under licensed therapists during treatment sessions to help patients develop and improve daily living skills.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS Diploma
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Summary : A top-performing student in Health Science with experience working with program planning to obtain a position to further the goal of research within the health and wellness of others. Highly interested in rehabilitation and want to pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Data Entry.
Description :
Assisted 20 Occupational and Physical therapists.
Set up and gave aide during motor and sensory activities working with special needs patients, organized treatments and evaluations.
Assisted Occupational Therapists with patient rehab.
Greeted patients and brought them to treatment areas.
Assisted with preparing the treatment area, patient equipment, and materials.
Cleaned treatment areas and equipment after therapy sessions.
Performed inventories for occupational therapy supplies and/or materials.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Health Science
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : Occupational Therapy Aide will have a direct impact on the lives of individuals by providing therapeutic, educational and recreational activities in a residential setting. This individual will assist in the care of patients with motor, sensory, cognitive and emotional impairments.
Entry-level position with responsibilities that included medical chart management, minor therapeutic procedures, and assisting occupational.
Assist OT in management of the patients, prepare and clean up therapy area.
Included: Patient transfers, patient positioning, application of modalities, provision of therapeutic activities, equipment operation, care.
Assisted with initials and treatment plans at an acute mental health facility, serving both adolescents and adults.
Included providing assistance with group treatment sessions to address leisure, self-help, activities of daily living, and coping skills.
Transported patients of various populations, such as individuals with neurological injuries, orthopedic injuries, and those who are medical.
Prep therapists for treatment or evaluations of patients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Health Science
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : Occupational Therapy Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care and assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing treatment, such as physical therapy, exercise, and occupational therapy. The OT Aide will also assist the Occupational Therapist with the daily routine of running a clinic.
Skills : Content Sourcing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Project Management.
Description :
Assisted Occupational Therapists with the resident's activities of daily living.
Assisted in the fabrication and application of splints.
Assisted the therapists with patients during evaluations and weekly sessions.
Communicated with patients every day.
Maintained a safe and clean environment.
Rehabilitating patients.
Provided patients of all ages with one-on-one therapeutic modalities.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Health Science
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : Occupational Therapy Aide assists the Occupational Therapist in providing direct patient care. Duties may include assisting with activities of daily living, patient teaching, and direct patient care.
Described several modalities to patients before hands-on treatment.
Worked under an occupational therapist in the pediatric outpatient.
Provided Occupational Therapy services to children and young adults ages 7-22.
Assisted patients and taught programs of care in the areas.
Coordinated with Occupational Therapists, nursing, special education team with regard to patients' needs and assessments.
Assisted 20 Occupational and Physical therapists.
Set up and gave aide during motor and sensory activities working with special needs patients, organized treatments and evaluations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Health Science
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : Occupational Therapy Aide is responsible for the daily care of patients residing in the office. The Aide works with patients to ensure that their physical and emotional needs are met. Responsible for planning and conducting group therapy sessions, including group discussions, conferences and group homework.
Skills : Customer Service, Inventory Management, Tech Support, MS Office.
Description :
Assisted Occupational Therapists with patient rehab.
Greeted patients and brought them to treatment areas.
Assisted with preparing the treatment area, patient equipment, and materials.
Cleaned treatment areas and equipment after therapy sessions.
Performed inventories for occupational therapy supplies and/or materials.
Prep therapists for treatment or evaluations of patients.
Ensure proper safety for all children in the facility and gym at all times.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Health Science
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Summary : Occupational Therapy Aide is responsible for providing assistance to individuals with disabilities in their daily life activities. This includes assisting with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, providing gentle exercise and range-of-motion therapy, and applying splinting or braces for the purpose of prevention or treatment.
Skills : Strong Research, Superior Attention To Detail, Computer Proficient.
Description :
Work on handwriting skills (Handwriting Without Tears program) with young clients.
Some office work such as making copies for the Therapists, organizing, and adding up the total score for the client's assessments.
Clean, repair and maintain equipment/toys.
Assist and work under licensed therapists during treatment sessions to help patients develop and improve daily living skills.
Ensure proper safety for all children in the facility and gym at all times.
Assisted with preparing the treatment area, patient equipment, and materials.
Cleaned treatment areas and equipment after therapy sessions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Health Science
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : Occupational Therapy Aide is a member of the OT team and provides support for occupational therapists in their practice. The OT team includes therapists, nurses, and assistants. The OT aide supports the therapists by assisting with patient education and monitoring patient progress to ensure treatment goals are met.
Evaluated children's rehabilitative needs, developed student treatment plans and goals, and delivered appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Provided therapy services to public school districts in self-contained classrooms, preschool handicaps,s and classrooms for children with Autism.
Participated in a cooperative interdisciplinary team, attending weekly in-services while maintaining a full caseload and managing time for equipment preparation, reports, and documentation.
Provided lectures to educate public school teachers on handwriting.
Performed evaluations, observations, annual reviews, kindergarten entrance screenings, and initial evaluations, attending CSE/CPSE meetings.
Consulted on a regular basis with school team members to ensure carryover of skills and successful remediation.
Maintained daily notes, progress reports, and IEP goals.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS
Occupational Therapy Aide Resume
Headline : An excellent occupational therapy assistant should maintain a positive attitude and be able to provide the highest degree of quality care to patients.
Planned and implemented interventions for all students, both individually and in small groups.
Consulted with teachers to implement both pre-referral strategies as well as ensure carryover of strategies for students currently receiving services, in addition to maintaining communication with parents of students.
Selected and performed appropriate assessments for all newly referred students.
Maintained appropriate paperwork for all students on caseload.
Prepared children for individual or group therapy in conjunction with the classroom teacher and the supervising occupational therapist.
Provided treatment for inpatient and outpatient children with feeding difficulties in the support group.
Participated in a wellness program to help children with spinal cord injuries live healthy, independent lives.
Researched the therapeutic use of weighted blankets and pressure vests for autistic children.
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