Speech & Hearing Assistant- Chilliwack General Hospital (Cgh)

3 weeks ago


Chilliwack, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $ $30.96 / hour
Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

Come work with us

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

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Detailed Overview

Performs a variety of speech and hearing duties at assigned locations such as administering routine screenings and procedures, assisting Audiologists and the Speech-Language Pathologists with patient treatments and monitoring and maintaining inventory and equipment; reviews referrals, collects information, documents and communicates results; works cooperatively with families, professionals, agencies and community members to facilitate a team approach in addressing the patient's communication needs.
Responsibilities

  1. Prepares patient materials and related material including communications boards using graphics software.
  2. Monitors the functioning of communication equipment including Canon Communicator Units, Pocket Talkers, electrolarynges (e.g., Servox), Cooper Rand voice amplifiers and hearing aids by checking function, replacing batteries, cleaning units and making arrangements for repairs as required.
  3. Administers routine screenings and procedures to patients established by Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists including hearing screenings, impedance and pure tone testing, otoacoustic emission testing and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE); assists with patient treatments under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist such as thermal stimulation, oral-motor exercises, communication exercises and conversation groups.
  4. Makes preparations for procedure such as preparing barium mixtures, and ordering, picking up and organizing dysphagia trays.
  5. Provides information to patients and family members on speech and hearing topics such as communication strategies, benefits of hearing aids and communication devices and available community resources.
  6. Obtains patient information and completes necessary forms for speech and hearing services including the Swallowing Intervention Service.
  7. Assists with inventory control of equipment, materials and supplies by monitoring stock, reporting shortages and preparing necessary forms to requisition; organizes and cleans materials and equipment.
  8. Records workload data for statistical purposes; compiles, maintains, and submits computerized and manual statistics as required.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


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