Functional Assessment
A Functional Assessment is a way to understand how well someone can perform daily activities and tasks. It's like creating a detailed picture of what a person can do, what they struggle with, and what help they might need. This assessment looks at things like mobility, self-care, communication, and other everyday activities. Healthcare providers and disability support workers use these assessments to make care plans and determine what services or accommodations a person needs. You might also see this called a "Functional Capacity Evaluation" or "Activities of Daily Living Assessment."
Examples in Resumes
Conducted over 200 Functional Assessments for clients with various disabilities
Developed personalized care plans based on Functional Assessment results
Led team training sessions on conducting Functional Assessments and Functional Capacity Evaluations
Typical job title: "Occupational Therapists"
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Where to Find Occupational Therapists
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you ensure quality and consistency in functional assessments across a team?
Expected Answer: A senior practitioner should discuss standardized assessment protocols, team training methods, quality control measures, and how they mentor less experienced staff to maintain assessment consistency.
Q: How do you handle complex cases where standard assessment tools may not be suitable?
Expected Answer: Should explain their approach to adapting assessment methods for unique situations, consulting with other professionals, and developing modified assessment strategies while maintaining validity.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What factors do you consider when choosing assessment tools for different clients?
Expected Answer: Should discuss client's age, condition, cultural background, environmental factors, and how these influence the choice of assessment methods and tools.
Q: How do you translate assessment findings into practical recommendations?
Expected Answer: Should explain how they analyze assessment results, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate these effectively to clients, families, and other professionals.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What are the key components of a functional assessment?
Expected Answer: Should mention basic elements like mobility assessment, self-care evaluation, communication abilities, and daily living activities observation.
Q: How do you establish rapport with clients during an assessment?
Expected Answer: Should discuss basic communication skills, showing empathy, explaining the process clearly, and making clients comfortable during the assessment.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic assessment techniques
- Documentation skills
- Understanding of common disabilities
- Client communication
Mid (2-5 years)
- Complex assessment handling
- Care plan development
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Family/caregiver training
Senior (5+ years)
- Program development
- Staff training and supervision
- Complex case management
- Quality assurance implementation
Red Flags to Watch For
- No hands-on assessment experience
- Lack of understanding about privacy and confidentiality
- Poor documentation skills
- Unable to explain assessment process clearly
- No knowledge of basic safety procedures
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