Reflection: A Career As An Effective Assistant

Monday, I worked in the office. The manager was out this week due to surgery. However, me and the receptionist worked as a great team. She helped me to file and reorganize new and old files. We also had a lot of faxing to do. In this outpatient facility there are a lot of prescriptions and refills. It is very important that these refills are updated. If the child does not have an updated prescription they will not be able to attend therapy. I also worked with two autistic children this week. We played with blocks and kinetic sand. We worked on sharing through various games; as well as taking turns.
Monday’s hours= 2
Tuesday, I observed an occupational therapy session. In this session, the therapist focused on things that were requested by the parent. This child has trouble seeing the board at school. The therapist created a mock classroom setting to assist the child with her visual skills. The therapist also typed words in various fonts. This would help the child to be able to recognize words in small fonts as well as bigger fonts. She also adjusted the distance of the screen and projection of the words to ensure that she could see words in …show more content…
The facility has to keep the old files for a least 7 years. Me and the receptionist worked together to put each of the old files onto the computer. I did get a chance to work with a 17-year-old, who has neurological problems. We worked on hidden picture games and grip strength. Grip strength practice was also something that the parents requested. This patient sees an occupational therapist for other skills and goals. Moreover, I did not get a chance to observe the session. I mostly assist each of the patients with free time and transitioning. Free time and transitioning includes the following: playing games of his or her choice; or helping with homework. The games that this facility has, really incorporates each of the skills of occupational and speech