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• Complete Catastrophic Impairment, Job site, Physical Demands Analysis, Attendant Care, Ergonomic and Functional Capacity Evaluations• Referral sources include long term disability, auto insurers and corporations • Client base includes pediatric, adult and geriatric populations with a variety of diagnoses including orthopaedic, acquired brain injury, spinal cord, chronic pain, psychological and other neurological injuries/impairments• Provision of treatment to children on the… Show more • Complete Catastrophic Impairment, Job site, Physical Demands Analysis, Attendant Care, Ergonomic and Functional Capacity Evaluations• Referral sources include long term disability, auto insurers and corporations • Client base includes pediatric, adult and geriatric populations with a variety of diagnoses including orthopaedic, acquired brain injury, spinal cord, chronic pain, psychological and other neurological injuries/impairments• Provision of treatment to children on the Autism Spectrum including developing self help, fine and gross motor development and play skills• Work with various stakeholders including insurance adjusters, physicians, caregivers and rehabilitation professionals regarding client needs and status• Complete cognitive assessments including the Contextual Memory Test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Test of Everyday Attention, Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome and Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. • Implement graded return to activities of daily living programs Show less

• Perform community-based assessment and treatment of clients in need of Occupational Therapy services within the home• Link clients' with community resources and programs to enhance client quality of life• Responsible for prescribing mobility and seating aids through the Assistive Devices Program• Transfer training

• Provide cognitive rehabilitation and work hardening treatment of clients’ diagnosed with catastrophic and non catastrophic acquired brain injuries • Order appropriate assistive devices for client’s to increase their independence while performing ADLs• Administrate, score and interpret standardized assessments such as the Contextual Memory Test, Visual Search & Attention Test, Rivermead Behavioral Test • Participate in family and team meetings to discuss client progress toward… Show more • Provide cognitive rehabilitation and work hardening treatment of clients’ diagnosed with catastrophic and non catastrophic acquired brain injuries • Order appropriate assistive devices for client’s to increase their independence while performing ADLs• Administrate, score and interpret standardized assessments such as the Contextual Memory Test, Visual Search & Attention Test, Rivermead Behavioral Test • Participate in family and team meetings to discuss client progress toward Occupational Therapy goals• Communicate with insurance adjusters, as well as WSIB and community case managers regarding client needs and status• Compile comprehensive initial assessment and progress reports• Complete fast track and stage focused DAC’s Show less

• Conduct In Home and Assessment of Attendant Care Needs (Form 1) evaluations for motor vehicle-related injuries• Appropriate assistive devices are ordered for clients based on their needs to increase independence with ADLs • Provide follow-up educational sessions to clients related to work simplification, correct use of assistive devices, back care, correct sleeping postures• Implement graded return to activities of daily living programs• Liase clients' with community resources… Show more • Conduct In Home and Assessment of Attendant Care Needs (Form 1) evaluations for motor vehicle-related injuries• Appropriate assistive devices are ordered for clients based on their needs to increase independence with ADLs • Provide follow-up educational sessions to clients related to work simplification, correct use of assistive devices, back care, correct sleeping postures• Implement graded return to activities of daily living programs• Liase clients' with community resources and programs to enhance client quality of life• Provide clinical Occupational Therapy leadership to rehabilitation team Show less

• Completed ADL and IADL assessments • Ordered appropriate assistive devices for clients in preparation for discharge• Administered, scored and interpreted standardized assessments such as the Cognitive Competency Test and MMSE • Assisted with supervision of Occupational Therapy students• Interacted with multi-disciplinary staff in daily rounds• Functioned as the Occupational Therapist on hospital Stroke Rehabilitation team, including assessment and treatment of neurological… Show more • Completed ADL and IADL assessments • Ordered appropriate assistive devices for clients in preparation for discharge• Administered, scored and interpreted standardized assessments such as the Cognitive Competency Test and MMSE • Assisted with supervision of Occupational Therapy students• Interacted with multi-disciplinary staff in daily rounds• Functioned as the Occupational Therapist on hospital Stroke Rehabilitation team, including assessment and treatment of neurological conditions Show less

• Completed ADL and IADL assessments• Provided education regarding total hip and knee replacement protocol to clients• Developed individualized treatment plans which focused on achieving optimal functional outcomes • Administered, scored and interpreted standardized assessments such as the NCSE and MMSE