Occupational Therapy Aide: Rehab Support & Activities

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi is seeking an Occupational Therapy Aide to assist an Occupational Therapist in delivering therapy services. Responsibilities include carrying out prescribed treatment programs, planning adjunctive activities, and maintaining progress records while sometimes assisting with activities of daily living.

Qualifying candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse patient groups under

Qualifications

• One year of experience with patients in hospital, facility, or program showing knowledge of basic spoken and written English; life skills (ADLs) and ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English.
• One year of work experience involving occupational therapy services within prescribed treatment plans; planning and conducting diversional, recreational activities; knowledge of human body, development and applicable therapy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out predetermined occupational therapy treatment programs by performing routine procedures.
• Plan, organize and conduct adjunctive diversional and recreational activities.
• Keep records of patients' attendance in activities and maintain progress reports (flow sheets).
• Observe patients’ behaviors and report changes to supervisor.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed (feeding, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming).

Skills

Basic English

Patient care

Communication

Job description

The State of Hawaiʻi is seeking an Occupational Therapy Aide to assist an Occupational Therapist in delivering therapy services. Responsibilities include carrying out prescribed treatment programs, planning adjunctive activities, and maintaining progress records while sometimes assisting with activities of daily living.

Qualifying candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse patient groups under