Occupational therapist aides track patients progress towards therapeutic goals. They monitor living skills to help people with disabilities adapt to work and home life.

Occupational therapist aides monitor patients' progress. They encourage patients to meet their therapeutic goals. They report to occupational therapists about patients' attendance, attitude, and accomplishments. Sometimes they help patients work on work assignments or craft projects.

Occupational therapist aides maintain work areas and prepare them for appointments. They help transport patients to and from occupational therapy areas. Aides instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills. They teach patients how to use adaptive equipment to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability. 

Occupational therapist aides assess the living skills of people who are disabled: 

• Physically
• Developmentally
• Emotionally