Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Whitby

Monarch House•Whitby, ON

1d•CA$23 - CA$25•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at Monarch House you will support the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) team in progressing patient goals. You will work primarily with school aged children but may also work with pre-school children or adults. Interaction with patients and families may be virtual or face to face. You will follow the programming developed by the SLP and will be directly and indirectly supervised by the SLP on a regular basis.

Requirements

Secondary courses in linguistics or language development
Able to manage time effectively, independent, flexible, and open to community-based work
A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for daily use
Legally authorized to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Post Graduate Certificate in Communicative Disorders an asset
1 to 2 years of community experience is an asset
Experience with virtual care an asset

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of recommendations of the SLP treatment plan and carry out treatment sessions based on the specific therapy goals established by the supervising SLP
Understand treatment objectives and stay within those objectives until the treatment program is changed or modified by the supervising SLP
Determine the need for and/or develop intervention materials for additional intervention from the supervising SLP
Document treatment sessions by writing progress notes that reflect patient performance and behaviours as well as any other relevant information, ensuring all documentation is aligned with the CBI standards
Contribute to excellence in the patient and stakeholder experience, as well as the team through collaboration and maintenance of professional relationships, which do not exceed the support personnel’s role and professional boundaries
Elicit, collect and record patient response data. Maintain confidentiality of all patient, family and significant others’ personal health information and other information disclosed during intervention

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)