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 behaviors

such 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 and I will also enjoy it too