Return to Work Support
Return to work is a process of identify a client’s vocational abilities by assessing their transferable skills including interests, education, and work experience while considering their functional/cognitive limitations.
Our Occupational Therapist can facilitate their client’s return to suitable employment by providing them with the skills necessary to seek employment independently and compete in the labour market.
Return to Work Services
Vocational Evaluation
Through objective testing, a client’s interests, aptitudes and achievement levels are clarified. Alternative occupations based on the client profile and functional/cognitive limitations are identified for the client to consider.
Upgrading/Retraining
Our Occupational Therapists can assist you in selecting appropriate courses/programs to increase your skills, following injury, illness or accident. Funding for programs and school accommodations can be sourced to ensure success while retraining.
Labour Market Surveys
A Labour Market Survey is completed to determine the availability of specific work options for an individual, based on their medical restrictions/limitations and considering their education, training and experience.
Return to Work (RTW) Programs
Return to work planning involves a Occupational Therapist coordinating the accommodation of an employee within the workplace based on their functional/psycho-social abilities. The goal is to facilitate a timely but safe return to gainful employment when possible after injury or impairment.
Job Search Training
A program which assists the client with developing cover letters, resumes, and completing job applications. With the support of an occupational therapist, the client learns interview preparation/techniques and job search skills.
Job Coaching
Clients who have sustained significant brain injuries may require additional supports in the workplace. Our rehab therapists can assist these individuals on the job, ensuring they fully understand their employer’s expectations and provide supports to ensure the employee is producing results that are timely and meeting quality expectations.
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To learn more about our Return to Work services contact our office today.