Occupational Therapist
- Created by: Grace.2006
- Created on: 17-10-22 16:00
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- Occupational Therapists
- Responsibilities
- Teach patients how to do things for themselves
- Encourage patients to take up a hobby or activity
- Suggest ways to adapt settings so that the affected person can be safe in that environment
- Support patients with learning disabilities to live independently
- Support patients to manage permanent disabilities
- Keep notes about the clients progress
- Advise and support clients and their families/ carers
- Salary
- £25,500 to £45,500
- Routes into profession
- University
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4
- 2 or 3 A levels
- Apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4
- 2 to 3 A levels - degree apprenticeship
- Work
- Occupational therapy support worker
- Part time degree on the side
- University
- Skills and personal attributes
- Knowledge of psychology
- Counselling skills
- Sensitivity and understanding
- To be flexible and open to change
- Patience
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- The ability to work well with others
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Competence in IT
- Responsibilities
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