Occupational Therapist Temporary Position 0.7 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) with possibility FTE may increase

August 25, 2022 to June 29, 2023 Leduc area Black Gold School Division has approximately 12,500 students in 32 schools in Beaumont, Devon, Leduc, New Sarepta, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg Duties: • Provide assessment, consultation, and intervention for children/students with severe disabilities primarily in Early Childhood Services (ECS) programming, however also supporting up to Grade 12 using the pyramid of intervention and universal design for learning frameworks • Develop goals and strategies, intervention plans, and make necessary adaptation recommendations on an on- going basis • Complete appropriate documentation to support the unique programming needs of children Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program • ACOT registration and proof of current professional liability insurance • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team (teachers, parents, Education Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists etc.) • Willing to provide professional development workshops • Own transportation is required – mileage reimbursed • Competitive Salary $71,405 - $103,600 based on experience and education. Past experience in an educational setting will be recognized for grid placement (supporting documentation is necessary) • As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting employment) Deadline for Applications: May 12, 2022 @ 12:00 pm Please include a cover letter, resume, and minimum of 2 references in one PDF. Competition #2223 – 500 Please e-mail the package, quoting the competition number, to the attention of: Michelle Unchulenko Human Resources Coordinator Black Gold School Division michelle.unchulenko@blackgold.ca

This Tues!!! Lets meet online. Pediatric OT Interest Group: Measuring outcomes from Safe and Sound Protocol April 19 at 7 pm

Here is the link. SSP and General Networking Meeting of the Pediatric Interest Group

Tuesday, 19 April · 7:00 – 8:15pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xvu-adyb-dzg

Agenda

1. Powerpoint from Charlene on use of technology in her pediatric practice. 
2. Measuring SSP outcomes.  Julie and Charlene will share their common practices.  Charlene plans to share our combined comments with the Private Practice/Medical Legal group on Apr 29. 
3. Introduce yourself, share on SSP outcome measurement or anything else you think people may be interested in knowing (new tools, equipment, courses taken). 
   
4. General discussion
5. At 8 pm the general online session will end. 
6. Breakout rooms will be open for another 15 minutes for networking. Please invite someone to a breakout room if you wish to exchange email addresses and do so verbally.

It has been a long time since we met. Looking forward to seeing many of you this Tues. 

Charlene Wright

Occupational Therapist

Charlene@otyyc.ca

403 277 8508

Julie Campbell

Occupational Therapist

north4@telusplanet.net

Spring OT reopened reopened

For more information, Contact:

Nicole MacLean

Occupational Therapist

Owner of Spring OT

403-618-9559

www.springot.com

Free sleep program and research study

 

The Better Nights, Better Days for Children online sleep intervention will be a wonderful resource and it is exciting that they are now in implementation testing.

thanks very much

Cary

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Do you work with a child aged 4-12 years with a neurodevelopmental disorder who has difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep?

 

Better Nights, Better Days for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders is a free online program based on behavioural principles that supports parents of children aged 4-12 years old with a neurodevelopmental disorder who experiences difficulties falling and staying asleep.

 

The online program encourages positive behaviours that will help children achieve a better quality and quantity of sleep throughout the night. To learn more about the program and the implementation study, visit the website:  Can I Participate? | BNBD (betternightsbetterdays.ca)

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Cary A Brown, FHEA, PhD

(pronouns she/her)

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

My home and workplace is situated in ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan) on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, and Inuit. I am mindful of my responsibility to know the truth about the harm that was and continues to be caused to Indigenous peoples and commit to moving forward in partnership, in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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
• 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

       

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inside contact re : full time, permanent OT position in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

 There is a full time, permanent OT position in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with AHS open.

It is a new role working with complex youth in the community, partnered with 2 different non-government organizations.

Here is the link to the posting.

http://r.rfer.us/ALH9Xh1UKQ

If anyone has any questions about the role, I am happy to speak with them if they want to contact me at the information below.

Thank you!

Katrina Lorenz

Occupational Therapist

Child and Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health Programs

Unit 26 Foothills Medical Centre

403-944-420

equipment for sale

 

More Equipment/Toys/Resources for sale:

Hi all,

I have gone through more stuff and have lots more to sell as I close my private practice.  Please take a look and  feel free to pass on to your colleagues.  I will be updated the list live as items are sold.  If you have problems with the link, let me know and I will send you direct access to the file.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1reoFuigNRccIlHrHdq-cNFD6ORPDjFMu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108664667628634953551&rtpof=true&sd=true

Thanks for looking, 

Carol Vickery

C: 403-542-5777

kids4ot@gmail.com

Temporary OT position at ACH mental health unit 22-APR-2022 to 29-SEP-2023

 Robyn's position will be vacant temporarily

To see posting click the Link 

link to ACH position

Robyn has graciously offered to be contacted if anyone has any questions or interest in learning more 

Robyn Scott

Occupational Therapist (MSc.OT)

Mental Health Patient Care Unit

(Ph) 403-955-3158

(Fax) 403-955-3139

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Vision course live online: Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits with Dr. Mitchell Scheiman

Coming in May!
Register Today!

Register Here 

May 14 and May 15, 2022 8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day Live Online Participants will receive a certificate of completion.  Course Description This two-day course is designed to help therapists develop a comprehensive understanding of vision and how vision can impact on the therapy process in children. A three-component model of vision will be reviewed stressing the importance of optical, visual efficiency and visual information processing disorders. Screening procedures that allow therapists to test for the most common vision problems will be presented. Treatment options will be discussed at length including both compensatory strategies and rehabilitative techniques (vision therapy). Target Audience This seminar is designed for therapists and assistants (occupational, physical, speech) who work with children (birth though 18 years), and teachers (preschool, special and early education, visually impaired). Course Schedule For the first day of the course, the audience is combined to include all registrants (pediatrics and ABI). The information on Day One (May 14) is identical for the two groups. However, Day Two is specialized for either pediatrics (May 15) or ABI (May 16). Some attendees will attend two days in a row, others will have one day off between the two sessions. Learning Objectives • Understand the complexity of the visual system • Identify the three major components of the visual system • Describe how various vision deficits affect performance in play, learning, and sports • Administer a screening battery to identify common vision disorders that can affect therapy • Understand the various treatment approaches available • Plan and implement compensatory strategies to manage vision problems interfering with therapy • Plan and implement direct intervention to manage vision problems interfering with therapy Speaker Biography Dr. Mitchell Scheiman is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author and private practitioner.  He is the author of Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists and Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Guide for Occupational Therapists published by Slack Incorporated.  Dr. Scheiman has a long and close relationship with occupational and physical therapists.  He has worked closely with occupational and physical therapists in his practice co-managing patients and has lectured to therapists on numerous occasions. He has specialized in vision therapy for the past 46 years.  Dr. Scheiman is currently Dean of Research at Salus University.  He has written four books for optometrists covering the topics of binocular vision and vision therapy, pediatric optometry, and learning related vision problems and he has published over 220 articles in the professional literature.  He is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision and Perception and a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Register Here

May 14 and May 16, 2022 8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day Live Online Participants will receive a certificate of completion.  Course Description This two-day course is designed to help therapists develop a comprehensive understanding of vision deficits commonly associated with acquired brain injury.  Included will be the most common vision disorders and basic pathologies of the visual system, as well as their functional implications. A three-component model of vision will be presented stressing the importance of optical, visual efficiency and visual information processing disorders. A screening battery that allows therapists to test for the most common vision problems will be presented. Treatment options will be discussed at length including both compensatory strategies and rehabilitative techniques (vision therapy). Details will be provided about establishing a vision rehabilitation service for both inpatient and outpatient services. Target Audience This course is designed for therapists and assistants (occupational, physical, speech) who work with patients with acquired brain injury. Course Schedule For the first day of the course, the audience is combined to include all registrants (pediatrics and ABI). The information on Day One (May 14) is identical for the two groups. However, Day Two is specialized for either pediatrics (May 15) or ABI (May 16). Some attendees will attend two days in a row, others will have one day off between the two sessions. Learning Objectives • Understand the complexity of the visual system • Identify the three major components of the visual system • Describe how various vision deficits affect performance in play, learning, and sports • Administer a screening battery to identify common vision disorders that can affect therapy • Understand the various treatment approaches available • Plan and implement compensatory strategies to manage vision problems interfering with therapy • Plan and implement direct intervention to manage vision problems interfering with therapy Speaker Biography Dr. Mitchell Scheiman is a nationally known optometric educator, lecturer, author and private practitioner.  He is the author of Understanding and Managing Visual Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists and Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Guide for Occupational Therapists published by Slack Incorporated.  Dr. Scheiman has a long and close relationship with occupational and physical therapists.  He has worked closely with occupational and physical therapists in his practice co-managing patients and has lectured to therapists on numerous occasions. He has specialized in vision therapy for the past 46 years.  Dr. Scheiman is currently Dean of Research at Salus University.  He has written four books for optometrists covering the topics of binocular vision and vision therapy, pediatric optometry, and learning related vision problems and he has published over 220 articles in the professional literature.  He is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision and Perception and a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

OT Available for private contracts in the Calgary area.

Available for private contracts in the Calgary area.

 

Rebekah Allen BSc. OT (c)

rebekah.occther@gmail.com

403-990-3713

55 Taylor Way SE

Airdrie, Alberta

T4A 1S4

Summer Camp: Creating Confident Printers

 

Fine Motor Camp - Printing Basics

May/June 2022

 

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children in grades 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

 

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength.

 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development will be provided. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

 

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

 

Days: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2022 (4 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands Community Centre – 6112 113 Avenue Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Covid Protocols: Dates are subject to change if restrictions are in place for community activities. Precautions will be taken to limit sharing of supplies and all staff will be following the AHS covid protocols and vaccination program. Children are encouraged to wear masks however it will not be a requirement.

 

Bright Colors, Playful Characters, Bring Smiles While Easing Children’s Anxieties in healthcare situations

 Bright Colors, Playful Characters, Bring Smiles While Easing Children’s Anxieties 

in unfamiliar healthcare situations. 

Detroit area companies come together to create themed environments at 

University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan for pediatric patients.

 

Healthmark Industries, Avanti Press, and Fathead have together created themed areas featuring whimsical, universally relatable Avanti animal characters in designated locations at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. in Ann Arbor, MI where children might be more apprehensive for care such as the Emergency Room waiting area, the children's floor, and the pediatric inpatient floor.  

In addition, PPE themed scrub caps with these happy Avanti animal characters are being provided to doctors and nurses in the children's operating room areas to help create a fun distraction for children in preparation for surgery.

Children will also be able to select animal character themed stickers which they can use as a badge of courage on patient gowns, IV bags, PICC line sleeves, casts, and other areas. All images are being provided by Avanti Press, the Detroit-based publisher whose humorous characters are featured on greeting cards and numerous consumer goods sold nationwide and around the world. Avanti's bright, bold, photographic characters are featured in select areas of the hospital to help alleviate stress for children undergoing treatment.

 

Healthmark Industries envisioned this as a way to provide children with a fun, calming distraction within a hospital, doctor's office or dentist's office and would allow them to create a bond with a physician or nurse and focus on something other than their illness. Visit www.hmark.com for more information.

Full press release below with pictures for publication by University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Photos in Dropbox: 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6pr50esshv7nd9s/AAAhArTNGa7IkGCH-fnoF6h8a?dl=0

YOU DO YOU!

Sari M. Cicurel

248-766-0945 (cell)

sari.cicurel@gmail.com

www.sarimcicurel.com

pronouns: she/her/hers

Meeting: April 29, 2022: Neurofeedback, Long Covid, Post Covid, Exposure Therapy, and SAOT updates

 SIGN UP NOW! 

Spring 2022 OT Private Practice & Medical Legal Education Day 

Open To All OT’s 

 When: Friday April 29, 2022 9am to 4pm 
Topics: 

• Neurofeedback: A Journey • Kayla Taylor & Charlene Wright 
• Overview of Long COVID • Dr. Carolyn Wonneck, University of Alberta Public Health and Preventative Medicine 
• Post COVID 19 Rehabilitation • Josh Collier, Lifemark Health 
• Exposure Therapy • Bonnie Klassen, Action Occupational Therapy Inc 
• Q&A Private Practice group discussion 
• Professional Updates:SAOT Professional Affairs Committee 

Cost: $20.00 to attend all or part of the day Location: Via Zoom

 To Sign Up/More Information Contact Daun: OTOpts@shaw.ca ph. 403-802-6778 

 Payment Send e-transfer to OTOpts@shaw.ca Or contact Daun for mailing address All participants will receive a certificate of attendance after the day Sign up by Wednesday April 27, 2022

OT equipment for sale

 Hi all,

I am closing my private practice and am selling lots of equipment.  You can access the list on Google drive on this link  

I will be updating it as I go.

If you are interested please contact me.

Carol Vickery

kids4ot@gmail.com

403-542-5777