Occupational therapist aides frequently:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.

It is important for occupational therapist aides to be able to:

• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
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• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for occupational therapist aides to be able to:

• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
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• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.