Perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations, under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. They these duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
Physical therapist assistants
2025-09-10T11:05:18-06:00Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. They assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
Occupational therapy aides
2025-09-10T11:03:47-06:00Perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations, under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. They these duties include preparing patient and treatment room.
Occupational therapy assistants
2025-09-10T11:02:20-06:00Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. They assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments in accordance with state laws. They generally require formal training.
Orderlies
2025-09-10T10:54:39-06:00Use wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds to transport patients to operating rooms or x ray rooms. They maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment.
Nursing assistants
2025-09-10T10:53:03-06:00Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. They perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. They transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Psychiatric aides
2025-09-10T10:51:39-06:00Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. They assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. They restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.
Home health aides
2025-09-10T10:49:59-06:00Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and taking care of wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities at the patient's home or in a care facility. They monitor or report changes in health status. They also provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of patient.