Evidence

In my level II placement, I assessed the needs and safety of clients in managing activities of daily living as per discharge planning protocol. I provided recommendations to clients regarding adaptive equipment useful to individuals post-hip or knee replacements. In certain instances I assisted individuals in finding alternative means of funding (e.g. Red Cross and insurance) to ensure access to the recommended adaptive equipment.

 

In my level I placement, I advocated to complete an attention assessment with a client and provide recommendations to mediate attention and memory deficits specifically to school and studying.

 

I also communicated to clients the role of occupational therapy at the beginning of each session and answered any questions or concerns they had during the assessment and intervention sessions. In addition, I represented and advocated for the occupational therapy department in weekly rounds at Kingston General Hospital in my first placement and at the Peter Lougheed Centre during my second placement. For example, at the Peter Lougheed Centre, I had to advocate for the charge nurse and surgeons to input a occupational therapy referral for clients with hip fractures so that we could assess and treat appropriately.