Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

13d • CA$33 - CA$33 • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the general operational supervision of the Patient Services Manager, clinical supervision from the Practice Coordinator and receives work direction from Speech/Language Pathologists in a team based environment and assists designated patients with rehabilitation treatment programs designed to improve the client’s communication and swallowing skills. Assists with patient treatments, administers routine procedures, documents client’s progress, prepares appropriate patient materials/activities, maintains therapy equipment and an inventory of supplies.

Requirements

• Completion of a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant Program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists designated patients with rehabilitation treatment programs designed to improve the client’s communication and swallowing skills.
• Assists with patient treatments.
• Administers routine procedures.
• Documents client’s progress.
• Prepares appropriate patient materials/activities.
• Maintains therapy equipment and an inventory of supplies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree