Temporary 0.6FTE OT Position with Sturgeon School Division

If you want to work with preschool children in a positive, play-based, Reggio-inspired school environment, and you have pediatric experience, we want you!

We have an amazing OT team, and an excellent multidisciplinary team that supports children in preschool classrooms.

This part-time .6 position is to the end of June 2018, but has potential for an increase in hours and an extension into the following year. Apply online at the Sturgeon Public School Division website (see attachment).

Sturgeon School Division is a small rural school division, directly north of Edmonton, from a town called Rivere Que Barre to the west, and extending north-east to the town of Redwater. Our school division Central Office is in Morinville (9820- 104th Street, Morinville), a town just north of St. Albert on Highway 2. It is a lovely short rural commute!

Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions! More info can be found on the website here.

Warm regards,

Anita  Ferri  

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Sturgeon School Division

(780) 934-7937

www.sturgeon.ab.ca

Growing Changes Job Opportunity

Growing Changes is an Edmonton based developmental provider specializing in children. Growing Changes believes in a collaborative, family-centered health care environment. Listening, explaining and working together as a team, we help children achieve their optimal health through partnership between physicians, clinicians and families built on mutual respect, support for each other, and personal accountability. We believe in each other. We empower each other. At Growing Changes, we celebrate each other’s successes, and our differences. We recognize those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success.

Positions Available

We are currently looking to hire Occupational Therapist Subcontractors. The goal of the position is to provide intervention solutions through assessment and implementation for children with developmental needs. The solutions are meant to help strengthen families’ ability to promote their child’s healthy development and encourage their child’s participation in activities at home and in the community.

Occupational Therapist Subcontractors report to the President and assist in ensuring that the goals and objectives of the company are met with the highest of standards.

Why Work with Growing Changes?

·       Competitive wages depending on experience

·       An opportunity to develop new skills and growth in partnership with the company

·       The opportunity to oversee clients independently within the framework of goals and objectives established

·       Mentorship available

Qualifications

·       Experience working with children with development needs. Minimum of one year experience working in pediatrics.

·       Registration with respective college

·       Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

·       Ability to work independently and willingness to accept direction from and work in harmony within a team environment

·       Capability to see the “big picture” to execute and complete solutions and invoice as required

·       Supply personal vehicle and able to drive within Edmonton region and outlining communities

·       Ability to flex time as required and work within other schedules

Cover Letter and Resume can be sent to: growingchanges@gmail.com

Attention: Human Resources

Subject: Occupational Therapist Job Posting

OT posting at Sturgeon Public School Division

Job posting can be found here Here

The Sturgeon Public School Division, Central Office, is currently seeking a Part-Time Temporary Occupational Therapist to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and to provide a full range of Occupational Therapy Services under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood Education, Education Services.

OT Position at Advance OT in Medicine Hat

Job posting can be found here.

Our dynamic Advance OT team includes 4 Occupational Therapists, and 4 Occupational Therapy Assistants. The program we deliver to local schools is well developed ensuring consistency and efficiency among therapists. This will be a great opportunity to develop strong assessment, treatment and consultative skills with a specific pediatric population. Mentorship is provided and ongoing education strongly encouraged. We are growing quickly and the successful applicant will have a great opportunity to be involved in the development of numerous projects promoting Occupational Therapy in the community.

Resiliency in the OT workplace- Survey reminder

The Department of Labour, Alberta of Alberta, has provided funding for us to survey occupational therapists and students about experiences in the OT workplace that may affect their resiliency.

The survey is anonymous, at no time will we know your name.  You can withdraw from the survey by closer your browser any time up until your click 'submit'.  Submitting your survey is taken as consent to participate. After you submit your survey we cannot remove your data because we have no way to identify you.  

The study findings may be presented or published, but never in a manner in which you can be identified.  The study has been approved by the Health Research Ethics Board of the University of Alberta.  If you have any questions about the study please contact Professor Cary Brown, Department of Occupational Therapy (cary.brown@ualberta.ca).  If you have questions about the researcher please contact Professor John Misiaszek, Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta (john.misiaszek@ualberta.ca).  

The survey takes approximately 10-15  minutes to complete.

https://goo.gl/forms/vxQ3bLPxF9CDVuku2

Thank you for your interest and support. 

Cary 

Old Blog Posts

An old blog post from August was accidentally sent out this afternoon. There are no items for sale in Calgary. Occasionally this happens when I delete an old post and I'm working to figure it out so it doesn't cause confusion in the future.

Replacement options for the Snug Vest?

Hello fellow OTs,

Many of the schools I work with have found great success with the Snug Vest (inflatable compression vest).  However, they are no longer in production nor available for purchase.  Does anyone know of any replacement options?  I have found the Squease… anything else?  Back to the old standard life jacket or hug type neoprene vests???

Thanks for any input you may have!

Voon

Voon.YouTen@albertahealthservices.ca

Minutes of Pediatric Interest Group meeting on 20 Oct 2017

Sara Baker, O.T., hosted the Calgary Pediatric Interest Group meeting on October 20, 2017 and described the Launch program at the Ability Hub (www.theabilityhub.org ) which supports transition planning to adulthood. In Launch, both parents and youth make goals, think of their vision for the future, then learn about strategies and resources (such as carrying an i.d. wallet card, circles program, checklists, and skill domains) and develop a transition plan. Group support is available through Launch Into Life! workshops, the next of which will run in Jaunuary. Launch Online is another tool coming soon for individuals to do their planning at their own pace. Launch Online is a free service that will allow families to plan for adulthood from anywhere, reading through information and working through tools and activities. Other resources shared at the meeting included the REAL assessment for ADL’s and IADL’s, the Autism Discussion Page which has specific ADL’s, the Extended Matrix Model (p. 3-4 of the ALERT manual, attached,-  adapted check chart also attached), and the Alberta Health Services algorithm indicating all OT’s should be competent in level 1 driving screen to identify concerns with driving capacity (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281098419_Alberta_algorithm_Driving_occupational_therapy_practice ). 

Hope to see you at the next one. Save the date:
Friday January 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm at New Heights School in the Currie Barracks

Address: 4041 Breskens Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7M1

Hosted by Jen Bodiguel 

Edmonton Catholic Schools OT and TA Positions

Therapeutic Assistant OT (temporary position)

Occupational Therapist (permanent, full time)

Children's Autism Services of Edmonton 10th Annual Conference

Information can be found here.

OT Resources/Products For Sale in Calgary

I have closed my private pediatric practice and am selling a few remaining items. I live in Calgary and am looking for Calgary buyers to avoid shipment costs.  All items are in mint condition. Prices are negotiable.  Please contact me at ashlyblackot@gmail.com or (403) 921-7669  if you are interested.  

1.   A brand new We Thinkers Volume Two set. Asking $195 or best offer.  

2.  Boardmaker version 6 for Mac, official copy purchased directly from Mayer-Johnson.  Asking $400 or best offer.

3.  A set of Julia Cook's books on social skills: Wilma Jean the Worry Machine; I Just Want to Do it My Way; Personal Space Camp; Teamwork Isn't My Thing and I Don't Like to Share!; My Mouth is a Volcano!; I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO!; Decibella and her 6" Voice.  These books are in near mint condition.  Asking $60 for the entire set or best offer.

4.  The Incredible 5-Point Scale: Improved and Expanded Second Edition in near mint condition.  Asking $15 or best offer.

5.  The Zones of Regulation curriculum (including CD).  Asking $50 or best offer.

6. 70 Play Activities for Better Thinking, Self-Regulation, Learning and Behaviour by Lynne Kenney.  Asking $25 or best offer.

LEVERS for Growth and Development: A workshop for Parents

L.E.V.E.R.S. for Growth & Development: A Workshop for Parents

A 3-session workshop to support parents in:

•    Learning a simple, 6 step process to engage in emotionally focused ways

•    Understanding and communicating empathy for their child’s perspective

•    Helping their child understand, express and regulate their emotions

•    Helping their child understand and express their needs and engage in effective problem solving

•    Engaging children in establishing and setting effective limits

•    Helping their child empathize with the experience of others

•    Building a healthy, supportive parent-child relationship

When:

Saturday November 18, 25 and December 2, 2017 (attending all 3 sessions)

Time:  9 am to 11:30 am.

Where:

St. John’s Institute Boardroom

11024 - 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Free parking available

To register:

Call or Text: 780-289-3871

Email: judith.occth@gmail.com

Cost:

$225* per participant for all three sessions.  Receipts issued for Occupational Therapy Services at workshop.  Payments by e-transfer or cheque.

*   Fees may be eligible for reimbursement through some extended health programs and health spending accounts.  Please check with your insurer for options for Occupational Therapy coverage.