Occupational Therapy at Work
Supporting Disability Inclusion at Work
Disability Inclusion at Work
Work is complex and dependent on the unique characteristic of the person, the environment, and the task(s). Occupational Therapy is a therapeutic process of maximizing a person’s function in their environment using grounded theory in Person-Environment-Occupation scientific models. Functional Assessments, Job Site Analysis, Cognitive Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and Job Matching are some of the services we use to help break barriers at the work.
Ergonomic Services
Home Ergonomic Assessments
Industrial Ergonomic Assessments
Worksite Ergonomic Assessments
Completed by an experienced occupational therapist certified in Newfoundland and Labrador, a home ergonomic assessment can be completed onsite or virtually using video teleconference platforms.
Worksite Ergonomic Assessments
Industrial Ergonomic Assessments
Worksite Ergonomic Assessments
Completed by an experienced occupational therapist certified in Newfoundland and Labrador, an office ergonomic assessment (also known as workstation review) is an assessment of the workstation to ensure a proper fit with the worker.
Industrial Ergonomic Assessments
Industrial Ergonomic Assessments
Industrial Ergonomic Assessments
Similar to the Office Ergonomic Assessment but in a service related field or manufacturing area.
RSI Prevention Programs
Soft Tissue Injury Seminars
Industrial Ergonomic Assessments
Involves a review of an existing Repetitive Strain Injury Prevention Program and recommendations for improvement or a complete development of an RSIP Program tailored to the employers needs. The occupational therapist will provide valuable insight into the areas of injury prevention policies and also rehabilitation using return to work programs.
Soft Tissue Injury Seminars
Soft Tissue Injury Seminars
Soft Tissue Injury Seminars
A visual and auditory presentation to a group of employees for the purpose of educating main risk factors of back injury. The seminar usually takes about 1.5 hours and covers spine and musculature anatomy, risk factors, and proper lifting body mechanics.
Other OT Assessments
Assistive Devices and Technology
Assistive Devices and Technology
Assistive Devices and Technology
An occupational therapist is knowledgeable when it comes to assistive devices such as wheelchairs. Comfort, Fit, and Use are critical for the right prescription.
Home Modification Assessment
Assistive Devices and Technology
Assistive Devices and Technology
Are you having difficulty accessing your shower, kitchen, front entrance? You may even qualify for a grant to help with modifications.
Home ADL Assessment
Assistive Devices and Technology
Home ADL Assessment
Are you having difficulty competing normal activities of daily living? Putting on socks? cooking meals? An ADL assessment might provide you with solutions for becoming more independent.