OT in the Home can provide the following services
Activities of Daily Living Assessments
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessments review your ability to complete routine daily tasks after an injury or medical condition. OT intervention is aimed at providing advice on equipment and strategies to promote independence and reduce the risk of further injury.
Equipment Advice and Prescription (SWEP Registration)
If an injury or medical condition is limiting your ability to maintain your independence and safety when completing routine daily tasks, an OT can help. We can recommend equipment for short or long term use, trial and train you in the safe use of that equipment and ensure your independence.
Home Visits and Falls Prevention
If age or a medical condition or injury is placing you at greater risk of falls, we can help make you safe. A falls prevention program can improve your balance, and strength when mobilising, eliminate falls risks in your home environment and give you confidence to retain your independence.
In-Home Rehabilitation
OT in the Home is able to provide in home rehabilitation services aimed at improving and promoting independence within the home and the community.
Minor & Major Home Modifications
Home modifications are designed to encourage independent and safe use of your home environment when completing routine daily tasks. With extensive experience and knowledge in home modifications for the aged and OT in the Home can make appropriate recommendations for minor and major home modifications.
Seating, Mobility & Pressure Care
By understanding your unique circumstances and needs, OT in the Home can assess your need for mobility aids such as wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs and scooters to help you access your environment and community. OT in the Home can also make recommendations for pressure relief aids such as specialised cushions for seats and beds to reduce the risk of pressure wounds.
DVA RAP Program assessments & intervention
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Areas Serviced
OT in the Home is based in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Joanna Shiamaris is a registered Occupational Therapist located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A graduate of the University of South Australia, Joanna holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy.
With more than 14 years of experience in the public and private health care sectors, Joanna’s clinical practice is focused on aged care rehabilitation and wellness.
With extensive experience in aged care assessment, falls prevention, rehabilitation, equipment prescription and home modifications, Joanna is passionate about helping older Australians live vital, independent lives in their homes and communities.
With extensive experience in providing clinical occupational therapy services through DVA and Medicare, Joanna is an approved OT provider of the DVA RAP program for eligible gold and white cardholders.
Joanna is a member of OT Australia and is registered through the national regulation agency, AHPRA.
Joanna offers a Greek speaking Occupational Therapy service for Greek clients.
