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Career PlanningBy:
Jessica Krugolets
Physical Therapist Aide
Set and exhibit designer
recreational therapist
Physical Therapist Aide TASKS
* Cleaning and organizing the work areas. Being organized is very important because this way all tools necessary for work can be found easily
* Transferring your patients to and from their treatment areas, which includes helping to lift them
*Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order and neat so there is easy access to the supplies needed
*Change lines such as bed sheets or pillow cases
* Secure patients onto the therapy equipmentto make sure they get on safely
Knowledge * They must know about psychology and different human
behaviorssuch as the different reactions of people
* Public safety such as proper procedures they need to take while helping their patients
* Knowledge on therapy and counseling for their procedures, principles, and methods used everyday
* English language so they can have a clear communication with their patients
Skills * Active listening is needed when a patient or employee needs
help
* Social perceptiveness- Being aware of others reactions and knowing what to do when they react
* Speaking well to all the patients so they understand you clearly
*Good coordination is needed to assist the patients
* Critical thinking is needed when fast decisions are made for the patients and what is best for them
* monitoring others is a part of this job because it consists of constantly watching the patients
Pay, Work Environment, Advancements
Pay: *The hourly pay is from $8.33- $16.39*The yearly pay is from $17,330-$34,100
Work activities:*The work environment consists of assisting and caring for other, which includes lifting people, helping them onto equipment, and helping them with their physical activity
Advancements: *Some physical therapist aides advance to becoming a therapist assistant if they do their job well
Set and exhibit designer
Tasks: * To examine object and decide where to place them in an exhibit* Prepare rough drafts and scales of drawings for a design* Estimate the cost of the items needed on the set or exhibit* Plan for locations* Confer with clients and staff to get the information for your design
Knowledge: *Design- the principles of art and techniques used*Computers and electronics*Communication skills with other clients and staff*Administration and management skills- Knowing the basics of business
Skills and EmploymentSkills: *Active listening- In order to get the information on the exhibit from the client you have to listen to them clearly
*Writing- another way to communicate affectively
*Reading comprehension- being able to read what a client/staff says and taking that information to get the job done
Employment: * as of 2008, the employment was 10,900
Work styles *Independence- you have to decide for yourself on what you want
to do with the exhibit
*Cooperation- you have to be able to work with people and be pleasant with them
* Dependability- people have to be able to depend on you and your designs
* Analytical thinking- analyzing information and using logic to address work related issues
Wages:
*$21,83 hourly
* $45,400 a year
Recreational therapist:
Tasks: *To record the actions of the patients, and how their behavior changed throughout the therapy sessions
* Conducting therapy sessions to patients in need
*Encourage the patients with special needs
* Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, music, dance, and relaxation techniques
Knowledge *Psychology- human behaviors and performances, also the differences in all individuals and how differently they react
* Therapy and consoling- you need to know how to consul people
* English grammar
* Proper education- knowledge of all the principles
Skills: * Active listening- In order to help your patients you must be able to listen to what they need help with
* Critical thinking- using your logic to identify specific problems
*Speaking- talking to others effectively so they can understand what you are trying to get across to them
*Coordination- adjusting the actions according to the other actions
Education
* 88% of the people get a bachelors degree
* 8% get an associates degree
* 4% have no college degree or little college education
Wages- * $18.96 hourly*$39,440 annual
Wages &Related Careers Wages-
* $18.96 hourly* $39,440 annual
Related careers-* Counselors *Occupational therapist* Physical therapist * Special education teachers
Work activities
* Assistance for the one you are caring for- Medical, emotional, and physical assistance
* Organizing and planning your work- developing organization to be able to accomplish your tasks easily
* Being able to solve problems and come up with the most efficient solution most suitable for the situation
* Being able to communicate with employees and patients so there is a clear understanding between each other
Recreational therapist
Set and exhibit designer Physical therapist aide
Which Career I liked best?
The career that I liked best and showed most interest for is a set and exhibit designer. This career interests me more because I love to use my creativity and imagination through designing. I feel that this career will come naturally to me
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