Assessment

Kim Lamont & Associates provides comprehensive assessments with an emphasis on the way physical and cognitive impairments impact upon the individual’s functional capabilities in daily life.

Assessments are conducted in our clients’ homes, workplaces, schools or communities in order to determine an accurate picture of their abilities and provide effective solutions where help is needed.

The following assessments are available:

• Comprehensive Functional Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Comprehensive Job Analysis including Cognitive Demands Analysis
• Job Site and Ergonomic Assessment
• Attendant Care Needs Assessment
• Home Accessibility Assessment (including our Fast-track Pre-Discharge Home Assessment)
• Housekeeping and Home Maintenance

Comprehensive Functional Occupational Therapy Assessment

An in-depth look at all aspects of a client’s physical, cognitive, and social/psychological functional abilities, its purpose is to assess any impairments and determine their effect on an individual’s daily required activities (such as parenting, school, work, personal care, housework, sports, reading and leisure, etc.) Information gathered in this assessment is then used to create a plan to help the client function effectively in daily life by capitalizing on existing strengths and skills, and improving or circumventing impairments.

Comprehensive Job Analysis including Cognitive Demands Analysis

A comprehensive job analysis, this assessment provides a complete and detailed written analysis of all aspects and demands of a job. This information is used to develop a plan that will assist the client to return to work successfully. Workplace physical, cognitive, and social demands are assessed through a combination of interviews and worksite observation.

Job Site and Ergonomic Assessment

A comprehensive job site and ergonomic assessment focused on ensuring that the physical layout of the workstation is appropriate for the returning worker, ensuring that the worker can complete work tasks without risk of developing or aggravating physical problems.

Attendant Care Needs Assessment

Personal care needs of the client are reviewed through a combination of clinical interviews with the client and/or caregiver(s), and observation of the client completing tasks. These observations can later be used to develop personal care plans.

Home Accessibility Assessment (including our Fast-track Pre-Discharge Home Assessment)

Determining a client’s needs and ability to effectively and safely function in their home, this assessment is based on discussions with health care professionals, a medical record review, and direct observation of the client and their home environment. Recommendations for changes and/or equipment which enable the client to function are provided based on the assessment. In the event that speed is of the essence due to an early or unexpected hospital discharge, a Fast-track Pre-Discharge Home Assessment can be made within 48 hours.

Housekeeping and Home Maintenance

Using a combination of structured interview and observational assessment, therapists assess the client’s ability to perform home cleaning, maintenance, and yard care tasks. The assessment is then utilized to make recommendations for equipment, improved methods or service replacement.