Speech-language Pathologist - Kirkland Lake, Canada - Home and Community Care Support Services
Description
JOB POSTING #229-23POSTING DATE:
March 22, 2024
JOB TITLE:
Speech-Language Pathologist - Full-Time or Part-Time
INITIAL ASSIGNMENT:
In-Home
BARGAINING AGENT:
OPSEU
LOCATION:
Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Timmins, Parry Sound Kirkland Lake, or Elliot Lake (Hybrid model of work applies to work remotely and from the office/in-person when required)
LANGUAGE(S): English
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately
Home and Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of quality health-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home, school or in community.
In addition to planning, delivering and coordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short stay respite, assisted living, and adult day programs.
We need caring, motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in their community, to join our multi-disciplinary team.
***: The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of speech-language pathology services to Home and Community Care patients in order to address and improve communication and/or swallowing disorders.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Speech-Language Pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO);
- Indepth knowledge of speechlanguage pathology services and other community resources, treatment centres, and organizations;
- Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals;
- Relevant speechlanguage pathology experience in a community/health care environment;
- Comprehensive and uptodate knowledge of speechlanguage pathology tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology;
- Knowledge of funding agencies related to the speechlanguage pathology recommendations;
- Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health and safety, etc.);
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CASLPO;
- Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload;
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, case managers, 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 reports, letters, meetings, and presentations;
- Must have valid driver's license and access to a vehicle;
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential, French would be considered an asset.
Speech-Language Pathologists may qualify for a Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of $5,000 per year for three years which is paid by the Underserviced Area Program of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
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Please refer to posting number when applying.
Home and Community Care Support Services has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the province that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire.
Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person
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