Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successfully complete a training and competency program or complete Indiana competency requirements.
• Have an empathetic attitude.
• Be able to read and write, carry out directions, and deal effectively with job requirements.
• Be able to squat, bend, kneel, and twist; stand extensively; push or pull 50 pounds; and lift or carry 25 pounds.
• Be able to wear a respirator for patient care.
• Have sufficient vision and hearing to provide patient care.
• Be able to drive a car and/or arrange personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and other personnel through reading, writing, and verbal reporting.
• Observe, report, and document patient status and the care or service provided.
• Accurately obtain and record temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Implement standard precautions and other infection-control practices.
• Report and document changes in patient body function to the nursing supervisor in a timely manner.
• Promote personal safety and a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients and coworkers.
• Recognize emergencies and follow appropriate emergency measures.
• Respect patients' holistic needs, privacy, confidentiality, and property.
• Use appropriate and safe techniques for transferring, ambulation, positioning, and assisting with range of motion while providing personal care.
• Complete appropriate documentation and submit it in a timely manner.
• Provide quality patient care according to the Aide Service Plan and contribute to revisions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluation of patient care and development or changes to the plan of care.
• Obtain required in-service hours under agency policy.
• Seek assistance appropriately and comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the QAPI process.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide home health aide care in the patient's residence under the direction of an RN or qualified therapist as an integral team member.