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06/14/2022

06/01/2022

Happy Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month! Lifemark is proud to support our LGBTQ+ team members and the community across Canada.
Stay tuned for more throughout the month.

05/29/2022

We are so honoured to be nominated!

Official 2022 Community Voting Awards Platform for Saint John, NB. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

05/20/2022

Lifemark Total Ability is hiring!
We are are currently looking for a full-time occupational therapist in Fredericton, a full-time occupational therapist in Saint John, and a part-time Speech Language Pathologist in Saint John. If you are interested in learning more about these exciting opportunities, please contact Julia at julia.halford@lifemark.ca

04/18/2022

*** We are hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist ***
Applications can be submitted via Indeed or by reaching out directly to the clinic at totalability@lifemark.ca

Speech Language Pathologist - Lifemark Total Ability Services
Saint John, NB

Status: Temporary; coverage of a maternity leave
Location: 206-555 Somerset St
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Daytime hours
Your day-to-day

Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
Treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other individuals or professionals
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team of clinicians to ensure best possible care for clients
Qualifications/Experience:

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent
Professional registration with the NBASLPA
2 years + experience preferred, but new grads are encouraged to apply
Ability to use creative and structured approaches to assist clients
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other correspondence
Ability to communicate using different styles and methods to suit individual clients and situations
Why Lifemark?

Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
Virtual Care platform and E-charting software
National Partner of Special Olympics Canada
Apply Today! Visit https://buff.ly/3vuoTbO for more information

04/03/2022

Today is , marking the start of Autism Awareness month.

DYK 1 in 100 children have some form of Autism? Let's all work hard to make sure Saint John-Rothesay is more inclusive and accessible for all!

03/08/2022

Happy International Women's Day!

03/06/2022

You've been talking and eating your whole life, right?! Why would an adult need to see a speech-language pathologist?.... Lots of reasons! We treat a lot more areas than most people realize. Learn more on our website. SLPs, check out our clinical materials and CEU courses! https://www.tulsasnr.com/

02/28/2022

A great opportunity for children and youth in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!

12/19/2021

Did you know speech language pathologists describe speech sounds by place, manner and voicing? This diagram shows where in the mouth our sounds of the English language are pronounced.

12/17/2021

We are all ready for the holiday season here at Lifemark|Totalability!

11/06/2021

Great strategies for supporting speech and language!

11/01/2021

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Janet Trickett who joins our totalability team as an Occupational Therapist servicing the greater Fredericton area. Welcome Janet!

Janet completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Saint Francis Xavier University. She is a registered Occupational Therapist with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Janet has previously worked as an Occupational Therapist in both Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario.

Janet has experience working with individuals in both the community and hospital, with orthopedic injury, brain injury and mental health conditions. Since graduating, Janet has continued her education in concussion management, brain injury rehabilitation and pain management. She looks forward to continuing to participate in courses and other learning experiences to further enhance her practice as an occupational therapist.

In her free time Janet can be found playing volleyball, exploring in the woods and throwing the Frisbee for her furbaby a border collie/ heeler mix, named Twiggy.

10/29/2021

Happy Halloween from your Totalability team!! 😈🤠🤖🤡🎃🥷🧛‍♀️

09/30/2021

09/08/2021

The Lifemark|Totalability team is excited to announce the arrivel of Spencer Blackwood pediatric Occupational Therapist!

Spencer was born and raised in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. She graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelors of Kinesiology in 2019. She continued her education to complete her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University in 2021. Before attending Dalhousie University, Spencer worked as a respite worker for 3 years, working with children and youths with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Spencer has experience working in mental health, functional assessments, wheelchair assessments, and ergonomics. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, virtually, and in client’s homes. Some areas of particular interest for Spencer are child development, adaptive equipment, and mental health.

Spencer is excited to join the Lifemark team and to work with the children and their families in Saint John, New Brunswick. Welcome Spencer!

08/03/2021

When children are young, they are more at risk of having ear infections. In fact, it is quite common for children to have at least one ear infection before their first birthday. Ear infections are more common in children because of the way their ears develop. The tube in the ear that drains fluid (i.e., eustachian tube) is smaller and not tilted as much as it is in adults. Because of this horizontal position, it is easier for fluid to build up in the middle ear thereby increasing the risk of ear infections. It is also possible to get fluid in the middle ear that does not become an infection.
Hearing plays a critical role in learning language. Fluid in a child’s ear can make it harder for them to hear and can even cause a range of hearing loss. Repeated ear infections and fluid in the middle ear can therefore have a negative effect on speech and language development because it can affect the clarity of the speech they hear. It can be compared to listening to someone talk while underwater. Words may sound muffled, and some speech sounds may be very difficult to hear.
For this reason, we always recommending having a child’s hearing tested if you suspect a speech and/or language delay. Early identification and treatment of ear infections is important! Proper treatment of recurring ear infections or fluid in the ears can significantly improve a child’s speech and language delays.

06/07/2021

We are excited to announce that Social Skills Groups are back for Summer 2021!!!

Groups will be for middle (entering grade six through to entering grade 8) and high (entering grade 9 through entering grade 12) school students!

Contact our office at (506) 847-0677 or totalability@lifemark.ca for more information and/or to register!