Occupational therapy assistant jobs in Finland
Occupational therapy assistants support occupational therapists by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement. They work under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
Occupational therapy assistant - Which skills are essential?
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment used and infection control methods.
Have patience by dealing with unexpected delays or other waiting periods without becoming annoyed or anxious.
The complex physiology of specific jobs and its relation to disorders and medical conditions and the way to optimize health, work ability, and productivity.
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patient confidentiality.
The method of rehabilitation which involves the creation of social programs for the impaired or disabled persons to allow them integration into the community.
Observe and report on healthcare users' response to medical treatment, monitoring their progress or decay on a daily basis and modifying the treatment procedures whenever necessary.
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
Assist healthcare users to achieve autonomy in all types of activity, like dressing, cooking, eating, and using a computer.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy change.
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
Apply occupational therapy techniques, such as retraining, and splinting in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients, and advising patients on their daily activities.
The rehabilitation process of persons with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive and emotional impairments or health disabilities to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining or returning to employment or other useful occupation.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Instruct on how to use specialised equipment such as wheelchairs and eating aids in their daily activities.
The study of everyday activity including the behaviours, characteristics, and patterns of behaviour and productivity.
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
Identify meaningful and healthy occupations and strategies in partnership with the healthcare user, to enable him to reach his goals.
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
The various types of movement and physical postures undertaken for relaxation, body-mind integration, stress reduction, flexibility, core support and rehabilitation purposes, and that are required for or underpin occupational performance.
The science of designing systems, processes and products that complement the strengths of people so that they can use them easily and safely.
Remediate or restore the cognitive, sensorimotor, or psychosocial components of the healthcare user`s occupational performance.
Occupational therapy assistant - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Develop a rehabilitation programme to help patients rebuild their skills and restore their confidence.
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
Prescribe and assist physical exercises to help increase strength and dexterity.
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Perform activity analyses of a patient in the sense of linking requirement and ability analyses. Understand the activity, its demands and context.
Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
The fundamental theories that underlie occupational therapy practice, occupation-based models, and frames of reference used in this context.'
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Neurology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.
Develop treatment programmes to suit each individual patient, helping patients achieve more independence and confidence in their daily lives.
Perform an occupation analysis and assess how an activity is experienced by an individual, taking into account the influence on their performance.
The medical treatments provided by manual means such as massage or other types of mechanical devices.
Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.
The diagnosis and treatment methods applied to individuals with physical impairments or disabilities in order to help them restore their body functions lost because of medical injuries or medical diseases.
The study of human movement, performance and function, the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and neuroscience.
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.