Assessment Template For 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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Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant (Acute Care OT Assistant)Certified Occupational AssistantCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (LOTA)Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (LOTA)Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)Registered Therapist AssistantSchool Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (School Based COTA)

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Tasks

  • Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
  • Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
  • Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
  • Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
  • Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.

Technology Skills

Data base user interface and query software

Database software, dBASE, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Medical software

BrainTrain Captain's Log, Laboratory information system LIS, TheraClin Systems iMAPR, Visual Health Information VHI PC-Kits

Accounting software

Billing software, Bookkeeping software, Fifth Walk BillingTracker, Financial record software

Computer based training software

BrainTrain IVA+Plus, Language arts educational software, Math educational software

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Social
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Work Values
Relationships
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Concern for Others
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Interests

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Realistic

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Values

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Work Styles

Concern for Others

Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Adaptability/Flexibility

Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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