extended date - Part-time OT in Okotoks Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools

 

Christ the Redeemer Catholic

Schools is a large and fast growing

organization providing high quality

education in a faith- filled, Christ

centered environment.

Applications are now being accepted for: Occupational Therapist

Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, we are seeking applications for an Occupational Therapist based out of our Central Office location in Okotoks. This is a Part-Time, 0.80 FTE (32 Hours Per Week on Average) position and runs concurrent with the school calendar.

As part of the division team and reporting to the Director of Student Services, our Occupational Therapist will assist students to develop or master everyday skills in order to live independent, productive, satisfying lives.

The therapist will provide assessment and report writing which includes program recommendations. The Occupational Therapist provides direct and consultative services to students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and be eligible for membership in ACOT and/or CAOT. Preference will be given to an individual with experience in a school setting. Travel throughout the division is required.

To apply: please visit our website www.redeemer.ab.ca, employment, career opportunities, support staff, active postings. To apply you must create an online account. This posting will close 

 October 11, 2021

Questions may be directed to humanresources@redeemer.ab.ca, please quote “CTR-OT” in the subject line.

The School Division expresses appreciation to all those who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OT Job Posting (SMILE Therapy for Kids)

 

SMILE Therapy for Kids

 

SMILE Therapy for Kids is an innovate pediatric multidisciplinary clinic that works with children with developmental disabilities. We pride ourselves on our direct-treatment approach and on the results that it reaps. Modalities that we utilize within the clinic's occupational therapy services are: full body vibration, NMES, vestibular stimulation, and others, with training provided in areas that may be less familiar to our therapists.

This job is for therapists that are itching to make an immense difference in the lives of children with the most complex and serious physical and cognitive needs. SMILE is results-driven and as such, we support and encourage our therapists to take their practice to its height. With our salaried staff, SMILE provides and/or funds all necessary training and networking opportunities to allow therapists to facilitate the highest level of service to their clients.

We're flexible around what capacity a new therapist comes on to join our team and are open to full-time, part-time, or contractual/commission arrangement.

Salaried full-time or part-time therapists can earn up to $45/hr, depending on experience.

Contractors can take part in a competitive commission structure.

Provided are an established client caseload, full clinic administrative support, therapy assistant support, all equipment and supplies, beautiful treatment spaces, etc.

SMILE's clientele vary in age, have numerous different physical and cognitive delays and possess diverse diagnoses. Due to the uniqueness of our clients' abilities, we're always learnings and are creative in our treatment plans, making working at SMILE a challenging and exciting place to be. As a result of SMILE's direct treatment model, and our clients' mobility challenges, the role can be quite physically active in nature.

We're looking to bring someone on as soon as possible, and will only be hiring until the fitting candidates are found, so applying early is a candidate's best chance at this dream gig.

Although pediatric experience is preferred, it is NOT required.

To learn more about us, visit www.smiletherapy.ca or on Instagram @smiletherapycalgary.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time or Part-time, Contract or Salaried

Julie Rubin

Calgary Clinic Co-Owner

SMILE Therapy for Kids

403.473.0939   smiletherapycalgary@gmail.com   www.smiletherapy.ca

 

OT available in Calgary and surrounding area.

OT available Weevolve OT is now accepting clients in the Calgary and surrounding area. We see pediatric clients age 0-18 in home and through teletherapy. Weevolve has experience working with FSCD, PUF/MM as well as private clientele. Please call 514-585-6086 for more details. Daphne Boucher BA., MSc. OT (C) Registered Occupational Therapist

New client in Calgary Panorama Hills November 2020 for private practice OT

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Dear OT's

We are parents for a sweet kid has autism.  He is 7 years old , verbal , in Panorama hills school grade 2.

The school time is 8 AM to 3 PM Monday to Thursday and 8 AM to 12 PM on Friday. 

FSCD already accepted our file to start the special services asap

We need to start OT with him.

We live in Panorama hills NW 

Please contact us if you are available. 

 Please share your availability with us. 

Please find below email 

Thanks 

Moustafa 

825 994 8148 

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Position Filled at Cherrington-Sawers

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Notification

The OT position at Cherrington-Sawers was re-posted in error 

Cherrington-Sawers are not looking to fill any therapy positions during this pandemic. 

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Summer Workshops at IDEAS in Calgary 2020: print, write, regulate

Summer Workshops at IDEAS 2020: print, write, regulate

  

Developing Pre-Printing Skills

Pre-school/Kindergarten

Summer Session: JULY & AUGUST 2020

Dates & times to be determined.

Offered Wednesday, Saturday or Week long

COST : 5 sessions ^$450 *$400 (Early Bird rate) 

The development of muscle strength and dexterity in hands and fingers, eye-hand coordination, visual-motor control and visual perceptual skills are essential for the acquisition of pre-writing skills. This is a therapeutic program for students to improve pre-writing skills.

The Skills of Handwriting

Grade 3-6

Summer Session: JULY & AUGUST 2020

Dates & times to be determined.

Offered Wednesday, Saturday or Week long

COST : 5 sessions ^$450 *$400 (Early Bird rate) 

Studies have shown that increased legibility of handwriting can result in improved self-esteem, greater proficiency and stronger grades. This is a therapeutic program for students to improve cursive writing, focusing on the fundamentals of handwriting and lower case letters.

*Initial Consultation is required for new clients

*Each session will include evaluation of skills level & practical recommendations for home and school use if required

*Private consultation meeting with the therapist following the program to review progress and recommendations.

The Skills of Printing

Grade 1-3

Summer Session: JULY & AUGUST 2020

Dates & times to be determined.

Offered Wednesday, Saturday or Week long

COST : 5 sessions ^$450 *$400 (Early Bird rate) 

Children who experience difficulties with fine motor and visual motor skills often struggle in acquiring the skills of printing. This struggle can lead to frustration, poor motivation and reduced work output. This is a therapeutic program for students to improve printing skills, legibility and speed.

Self-Regulation Programs

(Alert/Zones of Regulation)

Grades 3-6

Summer Session: JULY & AUGUST 2020

Dates & times to be determined.

Offered Wednesday, Saturday or Week long

COST : 5 sessions (+ Parent session) ^$500 *$425 (Early Bird rate) 

These programs are designed to help students with self-regulation by teaching them how to recognize their own zones of regulation or “engine speeds”. Students will also learn various strategies to use to attain, change, or maintain their levels of alertness. In addition to addressing self-regulation, the students will gain an increased vocabulary of emotional terms, skills in reading others’ facial expressions, insight into events that trigger their behavior, calming and alerting strategies and problem solving skills.