OT Assistant

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) Assistant at an eye hospital in Faridabad, you play a crucial role in supporting licensed Occupational Therapists to provide essential care for individuals with visual impairments. Your contributions are vital in enhancing patients" quality of life through rehabilitation and daily living skills improvement. Your focus on patient support, technical assistance, and compassion is key to maintaining operational efficiency and fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and their families. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in implementing rehabilitation programs under the guidance of Occupational Therapists. - Provide direct support to patients during therapy sessions. - Prepare and maintain therapeutic equipment. - Document patient progress and communicate findings to the Occupational Therapist. - Assist in assessing patient needs and developing treatment plans. - Educate patients and families on therapy processes. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment. - Support patients in training activities to enhance daily living skills. - Help patients perform exercises and use therapy equipment safely. - Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and needs. - Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the supervising therapist. - Adhere to hospital policies and infection control procedures. - Facilitate transportation of patients to and from therapy sessions. - Assist in administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. - Develop strong rapport with patients to encourage participation in therapy. **Required Qualifications:** - Completion of an OT assistant educational program from an accredited institution. - Certification or eligibility for certification as an OT Assistant. - Strong knowledge of patient care procedures and therapeutic techniques. - Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in eye care. - Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Proficiency in using medical equipment related to occupational therapy. - Basic CPR and first aid certification. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Attention to detail in patient documentation and care plans. - Ability to handle patient data with confidentiality. - Flexibility to adapt to varying patient needs and workload. - Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning. - Strong understanding of patient safety protocols. - Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care. - Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques specific to visual impairments.,