OTs from Ft Mac

I was looking for any OTs from Fort McMurray who may have been impacted by the fire. My thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. 


The organization I work with in Calgary, Renfrew Educational Services, has offered support to any families in the area who might need assistance with replacing visual supports, navigating services etc. If you know a family that may benefit, they can email stacyfinnbogason@renfreweducation.org for more information. 
Wishing you strength and support for the days to come. 
Jenna 

Looking for resources in Edmonton

My son, 11, has a focal learning disability/dysgraphia- excellent reading and comprehension, high IQ, school OT assessment apparently not a motor issue.   His writing is irregularly spaced and sized, often phonetic spelling, poorly formed letters, and low volume written output versus dictated.  Are there any resources-groups here in Edmonton?

Many thanks for any direction!  We are working on keyboarding but sometimes life requires handwriting....

Please reply to saxinger@ualberta.ca

Lynora

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools 0.5FTE OT Position

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools has an opening for a continuing .5 FTE Occupational Therapist. There is a good possibility there will be an increase in FTE within the year.  This position is responsible for providing assessments, consultations, screening, program planning and therapeutic interventions for students with severe delays and disabilities at our Early Education & Family Wellness Centre in Wetaskiwin and to the Kindergarten students in the school district.  This position commences August 31, 2016.

 Preference will be given to the candidate with the following qualifications:

• Two years pediatric experience
• Passion and commitment for working with children
• Registration with Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
• Superior skills in diagnosis and program intervention
• Develop and implement therapy goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written in dealing with parents, children and teachers
• The ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
• Own vehicle required to drive to sites within WRPS’s school division

This position works for 10 months of the year and comes with full benefits and a pension plan.  Please see the district website www.wrps.ab.ca for more details.

Help needed to understand barriers and facilitators to treatment of sleep problems in children with NDD

Sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders: Treatment barriers and facilitators 

Help needed!

Are you a health care professional (occupational therapists/family physician / general practitioner, paediatrician, paediatric subspecialist, neurologist, psychiatrist, nurse, clinical psychologist, social worker) who provides care to children ages 4-12 years old diagnosed with the following neurodevelopmental disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), or Cerebral Palsy (CP)? We are looking for health care professionals in Canada to participate in online focus groups about treating behavioural sleep problems in children with neurodevelopmental disorders to learn more about how to increase families’ and health professionals’ access to effective treatments.

Participation involves completing a brief questionnaire and taking part in online focus groups with other health care professionals from across Canada.

Participants have a chance to win a $50 www.amazon.ca gift card!

Please see the attached summary for more information about the study. Please do not hesitate to contact study investigator Kim Tan-MacNeill at sleepndd@dal.ca or visit www.tinyurl.com/hcpndd for additional information or questions about the study. 

Future Foodies

SAOT Professional Development Survey

SURVEY - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE AREA

Do you work in the pediatric practice area?

SAOT's Education Committee is requesting your input on professional development relevant to OTs practicing in this area.

To complete survey click here

OT position lacombe 0.8-1.0

Pediatric Occupational Therapist 0.8-1.0 FTE

Lacombe AB

To the Stars Occupational Therapy & Wellness Centre is a progressive, growing company located in the beautiful city of Lacombe, Alberta. We provide services to children and families through private, home and school based programming. Weoffer a wide variety of wellness programs for children and youth that include yoga, art, music, social skills and relaxation through inclusive group programs. Our family coaching programs allow for meaningful connections with families that create lasting change. 

We are looking for the right person to expand our incredible occupational therapy team. We are looking for an energetic, creative and passionate therapist that is wanting to be a part of something special. This person must be well organized, have excellent interpersonal skills and have experience working with children with differing abilities. Experience and training in mental health, wellness and 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

- Professional development support 

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

- Some flexibility in your work schedule

- 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

- Travel to schools and homes within Central Alberta

- 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 driver’s license

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

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication

- Pediatric experience (minimum one year)

- Ability to work some evenings or occasional weekends

This position will officially commence in September 2016, if the right candidate is found summer work may be available. Closing date for applications May 25, 2016. 

Please direct your resume and cover letter to: 

Kari Lotzien, 

#3 5623 Wolf Creek Drive, 

Lacombe AB T4L 0A5

e. kari@tothestars.ca

p. 403.786.0006​    f. 403.786.0252