Hospital Discharge and Home Health

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists at Swift Health Services will communicate with the client’s medical/rehab team at the hospital to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital setting to the home setting. Safety equipment and personal and home care services will be set up prior to client being discharged from the hospital. Hospital Discharge and Home Health Services include:

Housekeeping and Home Maintenance Retraining

Swift Health occupational therapists will work with clients to improve their ability to complete home maintenance tasks including household cleaning and yard work. Occupational therapists are experts in providing clients with specialized training techniques to enable them to become more independent in their homes. Caregivers may also be educated on how to facilitate maximal performance and independence which enables individuals to become more successful and ultimately independent in the home.

Personal Care and Home care Support

Our occupational therapists will complete comprehensive personal (bathing, dressing) and home care (cooking, cleaning) assessments to provide clients with care aides to support them during their recovery process.

Assistive Devices Training

Our occupational therapists will assess for and provide suitable assistive devices to help with clients’ activities of daily living (ADLs).

Mobility Device Training

Occupational therapist can assist clients’ in training to operate specialized mobility equipment such as scooters and wheelchairs.

Community Reintegration

Swift Health occupational therapists help individuals resume community roles after a motor vehicle injury. Occupational therapists will provide interventions to improve social skills and community awareness.

You can also contact Swift Health:

Phone: (604) 800-5542

Fax: (604) 200-5431

Email: [email protected]