Speech-Language Pathologist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team at Home and Community Care Support Services. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in providing speech-language pathology services to our patients to address and improve communication and/or swallowing disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' communication and/or swallowing abilities using standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
• Develop and implement treatment programs and/or compensatory strategies/techniques to address established therapy goals.
• Oversee patients' progress and adjust treatment programs as needed to ensure therapy goals are met.
• Provide education and training to patients, their families, caregivers, and/or Substitute Decision Makers on how to progress with the treatment plan.
• Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations as needed.
• Balance patients' needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients' values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patients' assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.

Requirements:

• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• In-depth knowledge of speech-language pathology services and other community resources, treatment centres, and organizations.
• Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals.
• Relevant speech-language pathology experience in a community/health care environment.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of speech-language pathology tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CASLPO.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, Care Coordinators, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations, and service providers.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means, including meetings, reports, letters, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, as regular travel within the Cochrane district will be required.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential; French is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits.
• Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
• Valuable development opportunities.
• Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan.

About Us:

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, committed to delivering responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care to every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers, and Ontario Health Teams to achieve this goal.

Why Join Us:

If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Racism Commitment:

We are committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.