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Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

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Parachute skills

  1. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.90)
  2. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.90)
  3. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.90)
  4. Heal, cure - People (4.90)
  5. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.90)
  6. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.90)
  7. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.90)
  8. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.86)
  9. Pay attention to details - Data (4.46)
  10. Plan - Data (4.37)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.15)
  12. Imagine - Data (4.07)
  13. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.07)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.00)
  16. Listen - People (4.00)
  17. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.92)
  18. Instruct - People (3.92)
  19. Construct - Things (3.83)
  20. Coordinate - People (3.75)
  21. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  22. Study, observe - Data (3.71)
  23. Follow through, get things done - People (3.69)
  24. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.58)
  25. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  26. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (3.88)
  3. Writing (3.50)
  4. Speaking (3.50)
  5. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  7. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  5. Written Expression (3.50)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.78)
  2. Concern for Others (4.78)
  3. Integrity (4.78)
  4. Self Control (4.67)
  5. Dependability (4.64)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.54)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.49)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.46)
  9. Social Orientation (4.32)
  10. Initiative (4.18)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.15)
  12. Innovation (4.00)
  13. Independence (3.89)
  14. Persistence (3.69)
  15. Leadership (3.58)
  16. Achievement/Effort (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.90)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.86)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.47)
  4. Getting Information (4.39)
  5. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.37)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.26)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (4.20)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.19)
  9. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (4.16)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.13)
  11. Thinking Creatively (4.07)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.04)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (3.92)
  14. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.84)
  15. Handling and Moving Objects (3.83)
  16. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.75)
  17. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.71)
  18. Analyzing Data or Information (3.66)
  19. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.60)
  20. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.59)
  21. Coaching and Developing Others (3.50)
  1. Encourage Patients To Participate In Activities (4.90)
  2. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.90)
  3. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.90)
  4. Assist In Examining Or Treating Dental Or Medical Patients (4.90)
  5. Evaluate Patient's Skills Or Capacities (4.90)
  6. Take Vital Signs (4.90)
  7. Assist Patient With Dressing, Undressing, Grooming, Or Bathing (4.90)
  8. Empathize With Others During Counseling Or Related Services (4.90)
  9. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.90)
  10. Position Patient For Therapy (4.90)
  11. Post Medical Insurance Billings (4.86)
  12. Record Medical History Or Data (4.86)
  13. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.86)
  14. Report Information To Supervisor Verbally (4.47)
  15. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (4.37)
  16. Set Up Patient Care Equipment (4.20)
  17. Lift Or Transport Ill Or Injured Patients (4.20)
  18. Use Massage Therapy Procedures (4.13)
  19. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.13)
  20. Demonstrate Physical Activities (3.92)
  21. Instruct Patient In Home Programs Or Basic Living Skills (3.92)
  22. Instruct Patient In Use Of Supportive Device (3.92)
  23. Teach Individuals Work-Related Techniques Or Skills (3.92)
  24. Construct Medical Supportive Devices (3.83)
  25. Schedule Meetings Or Appointments (3.75)
  26. Observe Patient Condition (3.71)