Full Time Occupational Therapist in Lethbridge

Full Time Occupational Therapist

Key Connections Consulting Inc. (KCC) is a multidisciplinary team of professionals including Behaviour Consultants, Counsellors, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists. We are dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and adults who have challenges by helping them reach their full potential. We are currently recruiting a 1.0 Full Time Occupational Therapist.

The position is located in Lethbridge, AB and is available immediately. Key Connections Consulting Inc. provides a unique, positive and flexible work environment, competitive wages, and benefits. The successful candidate will also receive regular case consultation, clinical supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities which are encouraged and supported through a professional spending account. Successful Candidate Will Receive a $3000 Signing Bonus • We are looking for a diverse, enthusiastic, and innovative professional with the ability to multi-task and manage a flexible schedule. • Experience working with individuals with a broad range of presenting factors, understanding of varied socio-economic factors, and competency supporting multi-cultural needs is an asset. • Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and supporting client sensory needs is an asset. • Must be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team, working within homes, schools, and the community. • Experience working with children on the autism spectrum is an asset. •

The successful candidate will provide services to children, youth, possibly some adults, as well as provide consultation and supervision to in-home support aides. • Out of town travel may be a requirement and employees are compensated for travel costs. Additional requirements include: • A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. • Membership in the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. • Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle. • Criminal Record and CYIM check are required.

Resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. For further inquiries contact Brandie or Sonja at 403-524-2522. *Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Sleep study at Dalhousie

Perhaps some of the private pediatric OT’s might know of some families that would be interested in participating.

Thanks,

Robyn Scott

Occupational Therapist (MSc.OT)

Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists

Special Interest Group Liaison

hi everyone- 

this is a study from Dalhousie to evaluate an online sleep resource for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.  They are a great group of researchers and the web resource is very parent friendly and useful.  

any help you can offer to distribute this invitation widely through your networks would be very welcome:)

many thanks!

Cary

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Cary A Brown, FHEA, PhD

Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

University of Alberta, 2-64 Corbett Hall

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada   T6G 2G4

phone: (780) 492-9545, fax: (780) 492-4628

email: cary.brown@ualberta.ca

Adjunct Professor, School of Medical and Health Sciences

Edith Cowan University, Australia

The Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 6 and 7 territory (Calgary satellite), traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people.

Looking for resources? Check out:

• An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Sleep and Sleep Problems  http://www.jkp.com/usa/an-occupational-therapist-s-guide-to-sleep-and-sleep-problems.html
• Sleep Resources for Persons with Dementia
• Blue spectrum light and the sleep of persons with dementia:
• Understanding Sleep and Health: an Online Workshop for Healthcare providers https://www.ualberta.ca/rehabilitation/professional-development/working-with-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-children-webcast-series/occupational-therapy-webcasts
• Occupational Therapists' health and well-being-Occupational therapists' workplace fatigue, Psychological Health in the OT Workplace, Resiliency in the OT workplace, and Violence in the OT workplace 
• Pain Management Resources for occupational therapy practice-
• http://albertaotpainnetwork.wix.com/aotpnhome

Kim Barthel Workshop Announcement

Workshop Announcement

We are excited to announce Kim Barthel is returning to Calgary, AB on November 22 and 23, 2019 for the following workshop: 

Psycho-Sensory Intervention: Informed and Integrated Mental Health Support for the Treatment of Trauma

Cost: $425 Early Bird Rate, $475 Regulate rate (includes catered lunch)

Registration begins July 29, 2019.

For more information click HERE or contact ot4lifecalgary@gmail.com

Occupational Therapists Subcontractors near Edmonton including Mentorship

Growing Changes is an Edmonton based developmental provider specializing in children with special needs. 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 Therapists Subcontractors on a part time or full-time basis. The goal of each 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 Director 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

·         Ability to see change, working closely with families in the home

Qualifications

·         Experience working with children with development needs. A minimum of one year work experience in pediatrics is required

·         Registration with respective colleges

·         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

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

Attention: Human Resources

Subject: Occupational Therapist

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