http://findoutjob.info Occupational Therapy Assistant Feed 2010-09-06 en http://occupational-therapy-assistant.20858.findoutjob.info/ therapist (medical ser.) 076.121-010 in administering occupational therapy program in hospital, related facility, or community setting for physically, developmentally, mentally retarded, or emotionally handicapped clients: Assists in evaluation of clients daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitatinos.
Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist (medical ser.), designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain heatlh and self-sufficiency. Designs and adapts equipment and working-living enviornment.
Fabricates splints and other assistant devices. Reports information and observations to suprevisor. Carries out general activity program for individuals or groups. Assists in instructing patient and family in home progrmas as well as care and use of adaptive equipment. Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and odrers supplies. May be resposnible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports.

May teach basic living skills to institutionalized, mentally retarded adults.

May assist Educational Specialist (education) 099.167-022 or Clinical Psychologist (profess. & kin.) 045.107-022 in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.]]>