Occupational Therapy Aides

Actively looking for ways to help people.

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

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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

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

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.

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.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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

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.

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

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.