SPD and DCD diagnosis with OT support?

I have been asked to support a diagnosis SPD and DCD. 

Any advice?

JY

Going green with clean?

 I wanted to ask other therapists what they're using for cleaning therapy supplies?  I was keen to go green, but also want to be sure I'm killing everything!  

Please click on the comments (or No comments) link below to share your advice with us all

Stepping Stones <otsteppingstones@gmail.com>

FULL-TIME CLINICAL COORDINATOR POSITION - CALGARY

FULL-TIME CLINICAL COORDINATOR POSITION - CALGARY Ability4Good is a community-based service provider with a forty year history and an enduring mission of building a caring community. We provide a wide range of services including home- and office-based programs for children with special needs and their families. We are currently recruiting a Clinical Coordinator to work with our Calgary Specialized Services and Behavioural/Developmental Support programs. Our program is unique, as it focuses not only on child development but also on caregiver learning. We believe that this is the best way to ensure long term support for both children and families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Be the linchpin for a Multidisciplinary Team that provides intervention and support to special needs children and their families  Serve as a resource for the other team members and families on the family’s overall programming and needs  Ongoing verbal and written communication to team members, funder, families and partnering agencies  Participating in the development of the clinical policies, procedures, treatment priorities and reporting formats  Providing leadership to the clinical team by coordinating the service programming for clients and their families.  Ensuring that all clinical team members are completing the necessary documentation to meet internal and external deadlines  Leading team and partnership meetings as required  Evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of treatment programs  Providing recommendations regarding various program options  Providing input to new program creation  Engaging families in the process of intake and maintenance of the waitlist of clients  Participating in the hiring and training of new staff  Providing coaching, training, direction and participation in the evaluation of Child Development Facilitators  Allocating, monitoring and problem solving the clinical caseload of clinicians  Participating in stakeholders meetings to represent the agency, build relationships, increase skills and share resources as requested by the Clinical Director

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:  Graduate Degree or Post Graduate Degree in a Human Services field (e.g., SLP, OT, PT, Education, Psychology, and Social Work)  Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a clinician  Identifies as a self-starter with excellent organizational skills  Strong interpersonal, group facilitation and written communication skills  Registration with the appropriate governing body, if required  Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum and other developmental disabilities

 REMUNERATION:  Excellent compensation based on training and experience  38.75 hour work week with flexibility to scale hours as needed  Opportunities to participate in program development as we are a growing agency


CONTACT: Sherry Hiebert-Keck, Clinical Director via email: sherry@ability4good.com website: www.ability4good.com/ We thank all applicants for your interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.


#302, 327 41st Ave NE | Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2N4 Tel: (403) 262-9445 | Fax: (403) 262-4539 Email: info@ability4good.com

Stampede Breakfast in Calgary on July 4

2nd Annual Family Stampede Breakfast

 Thursday July 4 7:30-10:00 am

JOIN US AT Spring OT Bridgeland Clinic 113 7A Street NE, Calgary Please join us as we celebrate our staff, friends, families, summer campers and all our little ones with our FREE Stampede Breakfast. We will have food (gluten free options available), face painting, photo booth and activities for all - rain or shine. And yes, lots of coffee for parents - it's an early morning, after all!  Please RSVP is you plan to attend

admin@springot.com

 Summer camp in Calgary

Expressive Arts & Movement Summer Camps at Dubasov

HAPPY (ALMOST) SUMMER! 

There are still some spots left in our summer camps and 

we would love your child to join us!  

Never a dull moment with structured and loosely structured activities indoors and outside throughout the day, welcoming expression, exploration and fun adventures 

creating lasting memories and friendships! 

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Dubasov Dance and Wellness Inc.
403-452-7600
dubasovdw@gmail.com
www.dubdw.com

Occupational Therapist Position

North Tallcree First Nation: East of High Level, Alberta

Hope all is well with you!  I am writing to request if you can provide OT services to our Elementary and High School students.  

My name is Marlene Levasseur and I am the Special Education Teacher for North Tallcree First Nation.    

We have been currently operating without an O.T. for a year now and are seeking to replace the one that was previously here.  

We have approximately 7 students who require this service: two of which are not in school, but have been homeschooled.  

If you are interested in this request, please contact me at Marlene Levasseur 780-927-4381 ext. 104 and we can discuss further details.

I appreciate your immediate response.

Greetings,

We are very excited to share that iLs has recently been acquired by Unyte Health Inc. By way of introduction, my name is Jason Tafler, the founder and CEO of Unyte.

Unyte Background

In early 2016, two decades of overworking and ignoring my stress and anxiety finally caught up with me, and I faced and overcame a life-threatening health condition. While there were many factors in my recovery, I truly believe learning to calm my mind and body was the most important part of my healing process. So, I decided to leave the corporate world and founded Unyte, in search of evidence-based solutions that could help people retrain their nervous systems to reduce stress and improve health and well-being.
Unyte's mission is to create and acquire a suite of effective neural or mind-body solutions that will guide tens of millions of people to happier, healthier and more meaningful lives. iLs fits perfectly with this mission. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team that has been personally affected by mental health challenges. My 10-year old son has struggled for years with severe anxiety and sensory processing difficulties, so this is a personal mission for my family as well.
Unyte’s first acquisition three years ago was a company called Wild Divine, a pioneer in mind-body training. It evolved into our current product offering called Interactive Meditation. With this product, Unyte uniquely combines a biofeedback device, called the iom2, with a series of digital app Journeys that include interactive exercises and guided meditations. Together, they help people learn to reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing awareness, self-regulation and resilience.

Why iLs?

In mid-2018, I was introduced to iLs by Dr. Stephen Porges. He was very excited about his partnership with iLs on the SSP product, and he thought that there would be a way for Unyte and iLs, with similar missions and values, to work together.
After learning more, we were incredibly impressed with iLs, and we felt the company fit very well with our growth plans. Specifically, we loved the purpose and passion of the team, efficacy of the products and programs, loyalty and dedication of the Associates, and the potential to grow and help many more people around the world.
Fast forward to today, and we are very grateful to have the opportunity to lead the next phase of iLs with your support and guidance. Our plan is to change as little as possible at iLs. We will have Dr. Ron Minson stay on as Clinical Director and continue our important partnership with Dr. Stephen Porges. We are also developing an innovation strategy that will digitize and enhance the iLs suite of products.

What’s Next?

FAQ’s
We have compiled answers to many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about the acquisition.
Contact Us
If you still have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please reach out to us anytime at contact@integratedlistening.com or 303-741-4544.

Thank you very much for your support of iLs over the years - we very much appreciate having the opportunity to be of service to you. We look forward to your feedback and guidance on how we can enhance our products and service, with the goal of helping as many people as possible alleviate suffering and thrive in their lives.

With gratitude, 
Jason Tafler CEO 
Unyte Health Inc.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Grasslands Public schools invites applications for a full time occupational therapist to join our team.  Our team provides support including assessments, program development and training to students and from grades K – 12 throughout the district.

You will actively work to help our students to build fine and gross motor skills and address sensory needs, self-help, social thinking and executive functioning as well as play skills.

Our team works in collaboration with teachers and other professionals to develop student centered programs and interventions and support professional development and capacity building with staff.

Major responsibilities will include:

·         Completing assessments and appropriate documentation to support the unique programming needs of children. 

·         Developing goals and strategies, intervention plans and making necessary adaptation recommendations.

·         Supporting teachers as well as parents to implement strategies effectively.

·         Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

·         Program development and implementation of innovative ideas.

·         Providing capacity building sessions for teachers and paraprofessionals.

Minimum requirements:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from an accredited University program.  New grads are welcome to apply.

·         ACOT registration and proof of current professional liability insurance.

·         Valid Alberta driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel between schools.  Mileage reimbursement is available.

·         Up to date and clean Criminal Record and Child Welfare checks.

·         Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Flexible and able to work effectively with other professionals and families.

·         Able to work independently and with a supportive team. 

·         Aptitude for relevant technology.

·         Well developed organizational and time management skills.

·         Strong desire to continue with professional development and evidenced based practice.

Salary:  Based on education and experience          Start date:  August 26, 2019  

  

 Deadline is as soon as there is a suitable applicant pool.

Send résumé, including three professional references with current contact information, and other documents to:

Sean Beaton, Assistant Superintendent

Grasslands Public Schools

Brooks, AB

Email:  jobs@grasslands.ab.ca                     Fax:  403-362-8225

Does school therapy include brush protocol?

Does school therapy include brush protocol?

Hi

I am curious if the DPPT- brushing program is used in school therapy roles?

Sincerely, 

Monica

Monica <jasdes@mymts.net>

Therapy for Club Foot

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Looking for someone with Club Foot experience in Calgary

We are looking for someone who has experience working with babies, 

club foot and possibly 

VojtaTherapy (German approach - Brain stimulation)

 or other type of therapy to help 

improve motor skills.

Contact  403 400 3003 or adriananavarrete@hotmail.com

Thanks

Occupational Therapist Full - Time Permanent - Melfort Saskatchewan

 

         NORTH EAST SCHOOL DIVISION

          invites applications for the position of:

         Occupational Therapist

        Full - Time Permanent - Melfort

Applications are invited for the position of full-time permanent Occupational Therapist in Melfort with duties commencing the beginning of the 2019 – 2020 school year. 

The Occupational Therapist’s role is a leadership position working with other members of our educational community in pursuit of a “Culture of Excellence” within NESD. Reporting to the Coordinator of Learning, the Occupational Therapist will work closely with, and form an integral part of a strong Student Support Services leadership team. 

The Occupational Therapist will provide specialist services in the area of occupational therapy within an educational setting.  The individual in this position will be expected to collaborate, using an environmental approach that responds to student needs in an inclusive classroom; to consult and collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff; to assess students; to report to parents; to provide recommendations and classroom supports; and to write reports.  The occupational therapist will focus on the strength of the “fit” between students and their classroom environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Successfully completed an occupational therapy education program that is prescribed by SSOT bylaws; and successfully passed the examinations prescribed by the SSOT;

·         Hold or qualify for membership in the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists (SSOT) as a Practicing License Membership.

As well, the North East School Division will expect the Occupational Therapist to possess the following traits:

·         Have relationship-building as the foundation of strong interpersonal and communication skills;

·         Work effectively in a team environment;

·         Demonstrate superior organization and planning skills;

·         Show evidence of a shared, reflective leadership style;

·         Demonstrate interest in professional development;

·         Show commitment to innovation in the area of occupational therapy; and

·         Demonstrate an understanding of and willingness to participate in professional learning communities.

Additional details and job description may be obtained from Eric Hufnagel, Superintendent of Student Services at (306) 752-1206 or Stephanie Rutley, Coordinator of Learning (306) 752-1220.

QUOTE JOB #2018-19-185 and send applications to the undersigned complete with a covering letter, a resume (with all supporting documentation) and a minimum of three professional references including your most recent employer.  Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate pool has been established.

    Employee Services

North East School Division No. 200

E-mail: careers@nesd.ca

The successful applicant will be required to produce a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

We want to thank you in advance for your application. However, only those individuals short-listed will be contacted.

3 Full time school based OT openings beginning August 27th, 2019 near Lesser Slave Lake

3 Full time school based OT openings beginning August 27th, 2019 near Lesser Slave Lake 

We have 3 Full time OT openings beginning August 27th, 2019 and we welcome new grads as we have a strong mentor-ship program in place.

Northern Lakes Collaborative Services region has two school based offices located near Lesser Slave Lake which is a massive lake offering many outdoor opportunities. We are located a few hours away from Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. Jasper and Banff are an afternoons drive away from our region.

While we ask a lot from our staff, we also offer unparalleled benefits. Our work schedule follows the school calendar which allows for time off during school holidays. That is seven weeks in the summer, two weeks at Christmas and  week of Spring break. This is from the start of employment. We work for about 200 days over 10 months of the year however our benefits and pension plan continue for 12 months. We provide mentor-ship and professional development opportunities and a $1,500 moving allowance. We receive 50% of the tax benefits for being intermediate zone northern residents. Revenue Canada's website has further info.

Note: to begin working with us an OT will need to be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), which they can still do as a new grad.  All the info is on the ACOT’s website. https://acot.ca/

High Prairie School Division, on behalf of Northern Lakes Collaborative Services RCSD, is seeking full-time Occupational Therapist(s) to serve students in various schools within the region (Falher – Slave Lake and surrounding communities). The current position(s) will be based out of the High Prairie and Slave Lake offices.

The successful candidate(s) will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working within schools to provide a continuum of supports aimed at building the capacity of staff to respond to student needs. Duties may include: Diagnostic assessment, treatment recommendations, consultation with staff and parents, staff in-service, report writing. Position involves travel.

Qualifications:  Registered member of the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).   Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).  Experience within a pediatric and/or school-based setting and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team would be considered an asset. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.All candidates selected for an interview must produce an Original, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Police Information Check, including CPIC, Vulnerable Sector and Local Indices Search prior to commencing employment.

This position will closely follow the school calendar and will commence August 27, 2019. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications (max. $101,100). Generous benefit package available. OT mentor-ship is provided. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit your resume cover letter and references via email to: Annette Russell, Regional Manager, Northern Lakes Collaborative Services frussell@hpsd.ca

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F. Annette Russell, M.Ed.

NLCS, Regional Manager

phone - cell: 780-536-0675

phone office: 780-523-0011 ext 197

fax: 780-523-0018

frussell@hpsd.ca

OT Job for SKIDS in Brooks, Alberta

OT Job for SKIDS in Brooks, Alberta 

                                                                              

Are you a new grad looking to work in Pediatrics? Are you worried you will miss out on the jobs starting in August/September 2019?  We are seeking eager candidates, even those just finishing their practicums.  We would love you to join our team.

Established private occupational therapy practice in Brooks, Alberta seeking occupational therapist to join our team.  We are currently looking to fill a 1.0 FTE for the 2019-2020 school year.  Late starting dates will be considered for the right candidate. This is a permanent position.  Our team of therapists and assistants work to provide primarily school based occupational therapy services for students ages 3-6 during the school year. 

Our therapists actively work to help our clients to build fine and gross motor skills and address sensory needs, self help, social thinking and executive functioning as well as play skills.

We can also provide private consultative services in the surrounding areas.  We work in collaboration with families, teachers and other professionals to develop client centered programs and interventions.  We are fortunate to live and work in culturally diverse and close-knit communities.

The candidate will be responsible for:

Completing assessments and appropriate documentation to support the unique programming needs of children.

Developing goals and strategies, intervention plans and making necessary adaptation recommendations.

Supporting teachers as well as parents to implement strategies effectively.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Program development and implementation of innovative ideas.

Providing presentations to teachers and paraprofessionals.

Supervising occupational therapy assistants as well as guiding paraprofessionals.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelors or master’s degree in occupational therapy or equivalent from an accredited University program.  New grads are welcome to apply.

ACOT registration and proof of current professional liability insurance.

Valid Alberta driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel between schools.  Mileage reimbursement is available. Minimal travel is required.

Up to date and clean Criminal Record and Child Welfare checks.

Previous experience with early intervention services is an asset.  A passion for learning about and serving the pediatric population is a must.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Flexible and able to work effectively with other professionals and families.

Able to work independently and with a supportive team.

Aptitude for relevant technology.

Well developed organizational and time management skills.

Strong desire to continue with professional development and evidenced based practice.

Fun loving and positive attitude.

Salary:  Negotiable based on experience.

Start date:  Full time positions can commence immediately.

Contact:  Please forward your resume and cover letter to Sarah Zottl at sarah@kidsot.ca  All candidates will be contacted upon receipt of resume. Resumes will be accepted until the best candidates are found.