RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Remediating instrumental activities of dailyliving (IADLs) related to the patient’s discharge environment, such aspreparing a meal or managing one’s home or finances

·Training in functional mobility, such as how toprepare a meal while using an ambulatory device

·Preparing the client and family for communityreintegration (as appropriate for the client’s discharge site) with activitiessuch as public dining or emergency response management

·Assessing the need for and recommendingpotential home modifications and safety equipment to reduce barriers andpromote safe functioning upon discharge

·Exploring adaptations and compensatorystrategies for return to volunteer or paid employment

·Assessing current leisure skills to determinewhether modifications are needed to continue participation and/or assistingwith exploring new leisure pursuits

·Teaching functional mobility, including using anambulatory device and/or transfers to different surfaces, such as a bed, chair,toilet, or shower in order to perform self-care and personal tasks; andtraining in wheelchair mobility and safety appropriate for the resident’s levelof cognition and perception

·Remediating or enhancing IADLs, such as abilityto use the telephone or the emergency staff call system

·Teaching residents with cognitive and perceptualdeficits in compensatory techniques to maximize abilities in areas such asattention span, orientation, sequencing, and/or memory

·Teaching residents with low vision how tomaximize their remaining vision and enhance safety through compensatorytechniques, environmental modifications, assistive technology, and adaptiveequipment

·Instructing residents and caregivers intechniques to improve positioning, reduce the need for restraints, and maintainskin integrity

·Modifying the environment and adapting tasks forsafety (e.g., falls prevention, fatigue management)

·Educating caregivers on ways to enhance functionand preserve dignity by using the remaining abilities of adults with dementia

·Providing opportunities for engagement inmeaningful activities despite client limitations

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:

·Master of Science in Occupational Therapy froman accredited program

·Successful completion of National CertificationExamination

·1 year of verifiable, supervised professionalexperience within the last 3 years

Valid OT license in the state of practice