Speech Language Pathologist

**Description de l'entreprise**
We are currently hiring **Speech Language Pathologist **to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community palliative care model for the **Mississauga **community.

With over 40 years of experience, **Spectrum Health Care** is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate palliative care. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their palliative care journey.

We offer the most competitive wages, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you are a Speech Language Pathologist who wants to be part of bringing integrated palliative care to Mississauga and are passionate about caring for patients in their palliative journey, we want you on our team
**Description du poste**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities
- Develop and implement individualized care plans that address identified needs and align with the patient’s goals and preferences
- Provide interventions to optimize swallowing function and manage dysphagia to ensure comfort and safety during oral intake
- Assess the impact of symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and depression on swallowing function and communication performance. Develop and implement tailored strategies to manage these symptoms and support optimal function and quality of life
- Effectively communicates the individual's functional status, including challenges related to communication, feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing, as well as the likely progression of these conditions. This is done with accuracy and compassion, while respecting the person’s needs, preferences, and potential changes in their abilities
- Acts as a mediator, educator and advocate for the patient regarding initiating, withdrawing and withholding artificial hydration and nutrition
- Assess caregivers’ skills and need for training and support, to assist with safe swallowing techniques, and communication strategies
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and swallowing management techniques
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, personal support workers, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes, ensuring adherence to ethical and legal standards

**Qualifications**
- Completion of a Master's degree from a Speech Language Pathology program
- Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working as an Speech Language Pathologist
- Successful completion of any of the following is considered an asset:

- Learning Essentials Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP); or
- Fundamentals of Palliative Care
- The Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE)
- Experience working in a community setting
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated health care team, with an emphasis on collaborative care planning
- Valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Go To Meeting)

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**Informations complémentaires**

**Spectrum Health Care **is thrilled to be named one of **Canada’s Best Managed Companies.** This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click **here** to learn more about this esteemed honour.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.