Speech-Language Rehabilitation Assistant (223803)
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Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Speech-Language Pathology Coordinator and receiving work direction from Speech-Language Pathologists as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary health care team the Speech-Language Rehabilitation Assistant assists designated clients with rehabilitation treatment programs designed to improve the clients communication and swallowing abilities. Assists with client treatments administers routine procedures documents clients progress prepares appropriate client materials/activities maintains augmentative communication and other related equipment maintaining an inventory of supplies reviewing referrals collecting information and working cooperatively with families professionals agencies and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program or a Rehabilitation Assistant Program that includes theory and clinical practice experiences pertaining to adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Organize work
- Operate related equipment
- Ability to keyboard at 55 w.p.m.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
