Assist levels

While the client was cooking at the stove the COTA put an arm lightly around the client's back in case the client became unsteady

CGA

the COTA let the client know that the lunch tray was in her room so the client returned to feed herself

I

the student demonstrated ability to use her power wheelchair well, so the COTA put a smiley sticker on her wheel chair

I

the student zippered her jacket by herself and the COTA told her good job

I

The COTA noted that after the containers were opened and food is cut, the resident can feed himself

I with set up

The resident needed both the OTA and PTA to help him transfer from the wheelchair to the mat but he was able to bear some weight on his weak leg

Max A; 2 person assist

The client needed reminders to look to the left three times during lunch in order to find all the food on the plate

Min A

the client with left side neglect could read the newspaper only after the COTA put a red line as the left margin

Mod A

the client donned socks by herself using a sock aid

Mod I

After assessing the resident's transfer skills. the COTA determined the resident needs someone next to here for safety in case they forget to lock the wheelchair brakes or moves too quickly

SBA

during craft group, because sharp objects were present, the COTA sat next to the client who was suicidal

Supervision

The client required a hydraulic lift to transfer from bed to wheel chair

dependent

The COTA put the crayon in the child's weak hand, helped him hold it, and guided the child's arm so the child could draw a circle

max A; hand over hand assist

During mealtime, the COTA had to touch the client's arm a few times to prompt him to bring the food to his mouth

min A

when donning his shirt, the client needed a little help to bring the shirt around his back and line up the first button

min A

During a toothbrushing task, the client could not put the paste on the brush, manipulate or hold the brush; but she did open her mouth, rinse, and spit on command

mod A

the child needed help for about half of the shoe-tying task

mod A

the client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease unloaded the dishwater but needed several breaks to complete the task

mod A

the client would only remember to take her medication when her cell phone timer buzzed

mod I

during recess, the COTA looked out the window periodically to monitor and help ensure the child was playing cooperatively with the other children on the playground

supervision