OCCTH 558 Enabling Occupation Community Project: Request for Proposal

During the winter semester of 2015 (January - March 2015), second year students in the MScOT Program at the University of Alberta take the OCCTH 558 course entitled "Enabling Occupation: Community".  The course instructor is Prof. Sharon Brintnell.  The course requires groups of students to develop community programs (whether new or to expand on existing programs) that are relevant to the clinical community.  To this end we are once again (as per the last 3 years) seeking your input into any community project that you would like to have developed for your site or organization.  

Click here for an attachment from Prof. Brintnell giving the project outline & form, as well as a list of the project titles from 2014.  I realize that the submission date was noted to be Wed. Nov. 19th, but this deadline is being extended a bit. Please submit all requests to:  occth558@ualberta.ca by December 1, 2014. 

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your submissions and to helping promote community development.

Kind regards,

Jutta

Nov 14 Webinar: ILS for Austism and Wilbarger

Webinar for Integrated Listening Systems for Autism and Wilbarger. 

Host: Charlene Wright

Date: November 14, 2014

Time: 11am - 1pm

Address: 619 75 Ave NW, Calgary AB

Two hours is a bit long to sit alone in a webinar, but I have paid the $100 so I will let the webinar run on the liviing room tv and welcome some discussion as it plays. there will also be a fire in the wood stove in the sunroom for those who want discussion and the kitchen in between. 

I would be willing to coach anyone who is interested in learnin ghte Wilbarger protocol and having others check my technique too. 

Bring your lunch!

- Charlene Wright 

IDEAS Fall/Winter Programs

To The Stars Job Posting

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Lacombe AB

0.6 FTE

To the Stars Occupational Therapy and Wellness Centre is a progressive, fast growing company located in the beautiful city of Lacombe, Alberta. We provide services to children and families through home and school based programming. We pride ourselves in offering wellness programs to children and adults that include yoga, art, music, social skills and relaxation through inclusive group programs as well.

We are looking for the right person to expand our occupational therapy team. We are looking for an energetic, creative and passionate therapist that can empower children and families. This person must be well organized, have excellent interpersonal skills and have experience working with children with differing abilities. Experience and training in sensory processing would be a definite asset.

This position would offer:

-          A strong and experienced team of occupational therapists to collaborate with

-          Competitive wages

-          Extended health care and benefits

-          Ability to increase FTE as the business grows

-          Professional development support

-          A strong working relationship with other private and publicly funded programs in our area

-          Free yoga and wellness programs within our centre

-          Flexibility to work within school holidays or to offer summer camps and programming

-          The ability to take your practice to the next level by facilitating groups and offering workshops to schools and parents. We encourage creative and forward thinking, you may have our next great idea.

Responsibilities include:

-          Assessment and occupational therapy consultation within prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms

-          Provision of occupational therapy services through FSCD as part of a specialized services team

-          Planning and facilitation of inclusive children’s wellness programs

-          Documentation and maintenance of client care records and statistics

Requirements

-          Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelors or Masters)

-          Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists

-          Access to vehicle and valid drivers license

-          Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team

-          Excellent interpersonal written and verbal commuication

-          Pediatric experience (minimum one year)

-          Ability to work some evenings

We are looking to fill this position immediately. Please direct your resume and cover letter to:

Kari Lotzien,

#3 5623 Wolf Creek Drive,

Lacombe AB T4L 0A5

e. Kari.Lotzien@tothestarsOT.com

p. 403.786.0006      f. 403.786.0252

Private Practice opportunity at IDEAS Calgary

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONAL AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES INC.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST NEEDED

Are you ready and eager for growth, freedom and creativity in your Private Occupational Therapy practice?

 Does independence, flexibility and autonomy while working as part of an established, holistic, and professional team appeal to you?

  If so, then the IDEAS team awaits you!

IDEAS Inc. (established in 1992) is looking for a registered Occupational Therapist who loves children, is out-going, organized, motivated and ready to work in a fun, multi-disciplinary environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience working with children and families in a clinic or educational setting.

An energetic, creative thinker can look forward to an established referral network, mentoring by a therapist with more than 30 years of pediatric experience and unending opportunities for expansion, growth and challenge.

Be supported while also maintaining control of your own caseload, of your own practice, of your own future!

For more information please visit our website www.ideascalgary.ca and/or contact:

Karen McIntosh B.Sc.O.T.(C) 403-680-8108

Pace Kids 1.0FTE OT position in Calgary

Pediatric OT Garage Sale in Edmonton THIS SATURDAY

Looking for Treasure??

… Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind GARAGE SALE!
Margot Byer and Laura Rogers are cleaning out their Pediatric Occupational Therapy cupboards.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall
10127 – 145 Street, Edmonton


Toys
Assessment Kits and Protocols
Resource Books
We’re putting on the tea – come by for a visit!
Proceeds will be donated to our favourite charities.