Is being an occupational therapy assistant a good fit for you?
Helps occupational therapists treat people who need help to do everyday tasks again. Carries out routine treatments and notes progress.
What the work involves
- Teaches patients and families home exercises, daily living skills and how to use special equipment.
- Keeps a positive attitude towards clients and their treatment.
- Carries out treatment plans that help clients live independently.
- Reports to supervisors, in speech or writing, on how patients are doing.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an occupational therapy assistant is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.