OT in Calgary needed

---------------------- Sunlight kids are contracting OT's to work in family's home allover the city of Calgary. Please contact them at info@thesunlightkids.com or phone: 403-247-3180 if you have availability. ------------------------------------

OT needed in Calgary

__________________________________________________________ Family looking for an OT for a 9 year old neurodiverse kid ADHD complex, Sensory Processing disorder, Non specific Anxiety (PDA pathological demand disorder) Ideally a combo of at home or in clinic, appointments about 1 x week at 4-5 pm. We live in Lake Bonavista, Calgary so someone who works in the south is best. Thanks Tracy Scott Cooper 403-462-5415; tracy.scottcooper@gmail.com

private OTs needed in Calgary

We are looking for occupational therapists we can refer clients to. Some of the concerns we are looking to address are: oral sensory seeking behavior including thumb sucking sensory based feeding issues self feeding skills self regulation someone who does body work such as myofascial release or craniosacral therapy. trunk stability evaluation and treatment; trunk supports Thank you. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to hearing from you. Gratefully, -- Natalie Zacher, MClSc, R.SLP Speech-language Pathologist Chit Chat Kids, Speech and Language Services nataliezacher@chitchatkids.ca

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

NW Calgary family looking for an OT

------------------------------------ A family in NW Calgary is looking for an OT with emotional regulation or social thinking training to see an undiagnosed 7 y/o boy. Contact Michele at info@BudsinBloom.org Michèle Hébert, Founder, Chair, Ph. D., OT The volunteers of Buds in Bloom © Together, giving every child and family the chance to bloom today! Ensemble, donnons à chaque enfant et famille la chance de s'épanouir dès aujourd'hui! ---------------------------------------

OT’s taking on clients in the deep south east in Calgary

=========================================================== We are looking for an OT to take on my 7yr old sons Specialized contract through FSCD. We have 43hours remaining until Oct 14 2021. We are looking for evening (after 5:00pm or weekend appointment). We can set a standard schedule or be flexible with days. We are looking for someone that has experience with complex children and are familiar with interception and the polyvagal theory with a strong understanding and practice in emotional regulation. Must use a play based approach with flexible strategies and understanding of collaborative problem solving is an asset. We live in the deep south east in Calgary. Session need to be in person as my son is unable to keep regulated through online sessions. Please contact, Brandyleigh15@icloud.com ====================================================

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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Private Services - Lloydminster and surrounding area

OT for Rural available

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OT Available for Rural

I have started my OT services via remote delivery. This is an opportunity to offer support to rural families. At this time I am opening two new spots,  specifically for families who live in a rural area and who will be continuing via remote delivery even after the pandemic. My statement of procedure during the pandemic is below. I have 14 years of experience with FSCD contracts. Please forward my contact information to rural families who have a DBA or specialized services contract with FSCD but cannot find an OT. 

Charlene Wright

Occupational Therapist

Charlene@otyyc.ca

403 277 8508

RE: Remote OT services
As per the announcement May 4, 2020 Alberta Health is depending on responsible
decisions of independent health care operators and regulated professionals. As such
each operator will be deciding for themselves how and when to open services
depending on their ability to put measures in place to keep themselves, their patients,
and staff safe. We are weathering the storm, but the storm is not over. There is no way
to eliminate all risk.

My plan over the next two years will be measured, considering numerous factors.

Health of the Worker. I will be taking extra precautions. I will be working remotely as much as possible.
Video calls work. In some cases the children with autism have responded better to
video calls than in-person, but assessment and teaching of some skills are difficult to
achieve remotely. Each contact note will list any issues that will likely need in-person
contact in the future.
In-person: Occasional in-person sessions can be arranged. I will be wearing a mask.
Consent for Remote services. Family’s will email a reply to indicate they have read the
consent form to each professional individually.
Meetings: I will be attending all meetings remotely.
Tracing. I will have the Alberta app on during in-person sessions, and will ask for the
same from families. https://www.alberta.ca/ab-trace-together.aspx#download
Limit Exposure Between Houses. I will be attending one in-person visit per day
maximum in order to prevent going from house to house
Limit Exposure Between Workers. 1 visitor in the house at a time.
Invoicing: I have direct deposit with FSCD and have been advised to invoice remotely
but rather than sign invoices, parents will reply by email with the following sentence: “
This confirms OT services were provided to child’s name from Charlene Wright, April ___ , ____,
___ by video and documentation was received.”
Equipment. If necessary, equipment will be delivered to clients' home to a secure
location where it can be left for several hours before cleaned by the parent before use.
Maintain continuity of care. I am available to all my regular clients via video visits.
Prevent backlog of applications. Remote only services will be offered to new families.
Those in rural Alberta may be especially in a position to benefit from openings in
my schedule.
Maintain Mental Health of the Whole Family. If families are finding it too difficult to
home-school and manage a specialized services program, they may need extra help and
will be encouraged to check with their FSCD worker about using funds from specialized
services and community aide to pay for respite, and also to consider COVID related
services.
Prevent risk. Preventing aggression is a priority.
COVID related services. Professional support is an essential service, especially
if "vulnerable" or there is risk that a client may "go up a level in the health care system"
or is where "go up a level" may include any regression that could require a doctors visit,
hospitalization, risks to family harmony/mental health.
All clients will be provided with COVID related services including training children (wash
hands, social distance, hands down) and support for family harmony/mental health
(consult on how to best use the funds available; managing all the details for a clear plan;
practice and advise on how best to use video consults given each child's profile of
learning).
Supervising aides. Though maintaining rapport with the client is adequate use of
funds in small amounts, aides paid through the DBA or Specialized Services program
normally must be supervised by professionals working on the goals as indicated in the
ISP and therefore must be on some remote calls. Likewise, aides must spend some time
with the client with no professionals present in order to be efficient use of funds.
Keep FSCD informed. Families need to let their FSCD worker and supervisor know the
plan. Document of consent to continue services remotely includes the following
sentences: "You should confirm with your insurance company, or your funder, that the
video sessions will be reimbursed; if they are not reimbursed, you are responsible for full
payment." Let your worker know the following:
1. Which team members will be continuing
2. That email consent has been provided to each professional individually
3. Any in-person time planned
Whole team or none? If we did not have a whole team before the COVID19 crisis, we
are continuing as before. If progress will be minimal without the whole team and one of
the professionals has children at home preventing them from working, it makes more
sense to hold off until childcare can be accessed. The goals addressed by different
professionals may have different outcomes with remote service delivery.
Contracts will not be extended. Keep in mind the contract with FSCD cannot be
extended past the end date even if a family decides to suspend programming.
Number of families. Aides will be encouraged to limit the number of families they visit
in person and to wear masks if they see more than one.
Number of caregivers with one family: Though staff for respite and specialized
services/ developmental behavioral assistance (SS, DBA) have skill sets that are different,
and are usually provided by different people, at this time it would be best to limit the
number of visitors. Picking an aide or two who can provide both services at different
times would be best.
Consecutive shifts in different roles (with breaks of course) . If there is a restriction on
the number of aides that can work with the family due to the COVID19 crisis, one person
may need to fill more than one role but, in the past, some aides have been instructed
they must do completely different shifts on different days if they fill both a respite and a
program aide. Ask for an exemption from the FSCD worker.
Parents Decide. Parents know which aides they feel should enter their home. For
instance, if an aide has already been coming in the home and therefore like a family
member in that virus exposure is already present it makes sense to continue.
Rapport. Keeping the routine and maintaining rapport is essential in some cases or we
can expect regression.
Call in for 15 minutes per day. Some aides may find this difficult and others may find it
fits well with the other demands of their day (fit in between on-line university classes). If
aides are employees of the parent, by labour laws, if they start a shift they can expect to
spend a minimum of 2 hours– not all the time spent needs to be in direct time.
“building strong supports for life”

Charlene Wright

Occupational Therapist

Charlene@otyyc.ca

403 277 8508

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OT accepting Alberta clients

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Kids OT Calgary is accepting new Albertan clients for Teletherapy!  I have over 18 years of experience and run a private practice in Calgary.  I have moved towards Teletherapy and can help families across Alberta.  Please see www.kidsotcalgary.com or follow me on instagram kidsotcalgary 

Thank you and stay healthy!

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Renée Shilmover, Reg. Occupational Therapist

403-333-3590

www.kidsotcalgary.com

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Edmonton OT available remotely

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I am an OT who works extensively in social cognitive skills, particularly social thinking curriculum.

 I am accepting new clients in the Edmonton, AB area and I am able to see clients (about grade 4-up) remotely

via Zoom or Google Meet during this strange time of social distancing. 

Contact Information is nicolehnatiuk.ot@gmail.com. My website is www.greyareathinkers.ca. 

I am not affiliated or endorsed by Michelle Garcia Winner or Think Social Publishing. 

Nicole Hnatiuk MScOT(c)
Occupational Therapist
Phone: (780) 945-9129
Email: nhnatiuk@ualberta.ca

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private OT for boy in Bragg Creek

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Hi! I am seeking an OT for my son’s FSCD contract.  He will be 5 at the end of May (May 28) and has been diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

We have 48 hours for present contract. Dec 3 2019 to Dec 2, 2020.


We do live in Bragg Creek. We do see other therapists in Calgary though.

Angela at angelacorinnelowry@gmail.com 

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Private OT needed

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  We are looking for an OT for an 8 year old boy in Okotoks who is non verbal. 

Please help

Tonya

oksure@live.com

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Printing OT needed

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We are looking to hire an OT to work with our grade 3 daughter on printing (letter formation, size and placement). 

We are looking for 30min sessions every second week and live in Woodbine SW, Calgary. We may be able to travel to you.

Please reply to: dtatlow16@gmail.com

Private OT needed in Calgary for 1 year old

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Private OT needed in Calgary

Looking for a private OT for a family with a 1 year old with feeding issues,

Please contact

Tracy Williams

O: 403-523-0150

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AADL children's diapers

An FSCD client recently asked who does the AADL paper work for the approval of children's diapers?

Do private OTs do this? 

If you have an answer please email:

Courtney King <courtneyking.ot@gmail.com>

Occupational Therapist

IDEAS Inc.

Looking for an OT to support our child in Edmonton

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Hi OTs, 

Looking for an OT to support our child In the areas of feeding and swallowing, toileting and all self care skills. 

~  looking for an OT to support one child once or twice per week.

~ located in north side just off Yellowhead trail and St. Albert trail .

If you are interested please Contact 

Emily at 1ph@outlook.com . 

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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

Looking for OT with specific feeding experience

Looking for an Occupational Therapist with specific training in feeding therapy to work with my 5 year old son. Some of the work will be at his daycare and some will be at our home.

Please contact Jassmine at 403-831-7917 or jgirgis@ucalgary.ca 

Private Contract in Cambrian Heights - NW Calgary

We are looking for OT support to work with our 6 year old son as soon as possible. He's very positive, friendly, mobile, verbal, and in Grade 1. He's been diagnosed with ASD and requires some supports for social, language, focus and attention, self regulation, and motor skill development.  We have an FSCD contract in place and already have a terrific SLP and Aide on the team.  We're hoping for around 3 hours per month of support on weekends or later afternoons around 3:30-5:00pm.  

Please contact Adrian (adriandday at gmail dot com) or Claudia (cigvillamizar at gmail dot com) if you're interested.

Thanks,

Adrian and Claudia