An objective assessment of the client’s level of functioning in relation to personal care, household tasks, recreational and social activities is carried out in their place of residence.

Self-report assessment tools such as biopsychosocial screening and functional outcome measures are used.

A report is generated on completion of the assessment and includes;

• Results of an objective ADL assessment tool suited to the client’s circumstances
• Assessment findings regarding the client’s functional abilities
• Strategies and recommendations for equipment that will maximise the worker’s independence and participation in activities of daily living
• Details of the cost and suppliers of any prescribed equipment and clinical justification for the recommendation(s).
• Strategies and recommendations for support services from a third party in the performance of personal care and/or household tasks, including details of level of assistance from third party, duration, frequency and cost of services and the clinical justification for the recommendation(s)
• Recommendations for non-structural housing modifications including:
• justification for the modification, details of all available options and details of all consultations with the client and or their authorised representative
• compliance with the relevant Australian Standards for disability and access and the Australian Building Codes.