Workplace assessments

Early intervention for faster recovery

Habit is a lead supplier to ACC, private Insurers and small to large business in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services. Our multidisciplinary teams of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and career practitioners work as one to provide assessment and workplace solutions, knowing that early intervention is key to faster recovery.

Standalone Workplace Assessment

Including comprehensive assessment of the workplace and pre-injury work tasks. Job tasks are outlined with corresponding functional requirements. And all work place factors (physical, cognitive, sensory and psychosocial) are identified and considered.

Stay at Work Services

Including comprehensive workplace assessment, collaboration with all relevant stakeholders including employers, workplace occupational health providers other health professionals. Solutions range from a graduated return-to-work plan, physical rehabilitation, work hardening, fatigue management education and/or nutrition consultation.

Multiple factors in day to day life can cause fatigue. When someone is suffering from fatigue, performing day to day tasks can be difficult due to reduced energy levels. The fatigue management service includes an assessment by one of our Occupational Therapists that reviews the symptoms of fatigue and their impact on daily patterns. Sleep patterns, current fatigue management strategies and medications/diet are also evaluated. Education is then provided to assist in the management of symptoms; such strategies can include exercise, routines, workplace behaviors, pacing and prioritizing, relaxation and sleep hygiene. Intervention may also include an assessment with a Nutritionist and/or Physiotherapist to further assess nutritional requirements and assist in developing an exercise programme.

Work ready Services

Assisting clients unable to return to their job as it was before their injury. We work with clients in an interdisciplinary manner, providing physical rehabilitation, work hardening, career counseling, pre-employment preparation, job search strategies and work trial sourcing and support, as well as computer training.