ONET Occupations » 31-2012.00

Occupational Therapy Aides

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

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Parachute skills

  1. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.54)
  2. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.54)
  3. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.54)
  4. Heal, cure - People (4.54)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.54)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.53)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.14)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.97)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  11. Listen - People (3.88)
  12. Plan - Data (3.78)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.65)
  14. Speak - People (3.62)
  15. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.61)
  16. Study, observe - Data (3.59)
  17. Use my brain - Data (3.57)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.62)
  2. Speaking (3.62)
  3. Service Orientation (3.62)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Oral Expression (3.88)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  4. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.66)
  2. Concern for Others (4.53)
  3. Self Control (4.53)
  4. Dependability (4.53)
  5. Cooperation (4.51)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.30)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.29)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.14)
  9. Social Orientation (4.09)
  10. Independence (4.06)
  11. Initiative (4.05)
  12. Persistence (3.97)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.71)
  14. Innovation (3.65)
  15. Leadership (3.61)
  16. Analytical Thinking (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.54)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.46)
  3. Getting Information (4.34)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.15)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.09)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.92)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.88)
  8. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.79)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.78)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.68)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.59)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.59)
  13. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.55)
  14. Processing Information (3.50)
  15. Performing General Physical Activities (3.50)
  1. Take Vital Signs (4.54)
  2. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.54)
  3. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.54)
  4. Encourage Patients To Participate In Activities (4.54)
  5. Evaluate Patient's Skills Or Capacities (4.54)
  6. Assist Patient With Dressing, Undressing, Grooming, Or Bathing (4.54)
  7. Position Patient For Therapy (4.54)
  8. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.54)
  9. Report Information To Supervisor Verbally (4.46)
  10. Inventory Stock To Ensure Adequate Supplies (4.09)
  11. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.09)
  12. Use Massage Therapy Procedures (3.92)
  13. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (3.92)
  14. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (3.78)
  15. Monitor Patient's Condition (3.59)
  16. Observe Patient Condition (3.59)
  17. Lift Or Transport Ill Or Injured Patients (3.50)
  18. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (3.50)