Occupational Therapists

What the job involves

• Assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
• Assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance
• Planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis
• Providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
• Providing adaptive equipment, such as wheel chairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations
• Working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
• Working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
• Recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines

Key values of workers in Occupational Therapists

• 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.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Occupational Therapists

• Monitoring

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

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.