Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist(Job Number: 25004285)
- Primary Location:ON-St. Catharines
- Community Worker
- Employee Type:Casual- Description:
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Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Bayshore Home Care Solutions, Kitchener Branch, seeks a Casual, Part Time or Full Time Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing team.

Casual or Part Time, per visit role or Full Time Salaried option
Employee or Independent Contractor, permanent position
Community work environment with a mix of in-person and virtual client visits
Flexible “make your own” Schedule. Work Monday - Friday, Weekends or combination of both
Scheduling Area: Niagara Region

Rate of Pay
Part Time: Competitive per visit rate
Full Time: Competitive Annual Salary + sick, vacation, RRSP, Health Benefits

At Bayshore, our Therapy team enhances care for clients of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and excellence. Our Speech Language Pathologists enjoy a challenging work environment that demands critical thinking on complex care while utilizing your full range of skills. Thrive in an environment that prioritizes meaningful work in a flexible environment.

The Speech Language Pathologist, under the direction of the Clinical Manager, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include assessment, treatment, education, and management of clients requiring speech treatment, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders (adult, geriatric, pediatric). The SLP also make referrals for intervention, service and management of clients as needed, in accordance with professional standards.

**Responsibilities**:
Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Utilize your expertise to diagnose a wide range of speech, language, and communication disorders.
Develop Tailored Treatment Plans: Create and implement personalized, evidence-based therapy plans that cater to each client’s unique needs.
Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with physicians, psychologists, educators, and other allied health professionals, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers, to provide holistic and integrated care.
Maintain Accurate Records: Ensure meticulous and up-to-date client records, adhering to all regulatory standards.
Engage in Continuous Learning: Stay ahead in your field by participating in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Educate and Empower Clients: Provide clients and their families with effective strategies to support communication and swallowing functions, enhancing their quality of life.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain active standing in College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external education activities
- Adhere to Bayshore Therapy & Rehab Policies and Procedures
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
- Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Complete other tasks as requested

Qualifications:

- What you bring:
Master’s Degree or recognized equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists or Speech-Language Pathologists required.
2-3 years experience providing Speech-Language Pathology services preferred.
Experience completing in-home assessments and treatments and report writing is an asset.
Enjoy working with clients of all ages in multiple treatment environments. Strong communication (oral and written) and exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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