Speech-language Pathologist - North Bay, Canada - HCCSS North East | SSDMC du Nord-Est
Description
Job Description:
JOB POSTING #056-23
POSTING DATE:
November 28, 2023
JOB TITLE:
Speech-Language Pathologist
Temporary, Full-Time
INITIAL ASSIGNMENT:
In-Home (NB IH SLP-002)
BARGAINING AGENT:
OPSEU
LOCATION:
North Bay
LANGUAGE(S):English and French
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately to January 17, 2025
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 speech language pathology experience in a community/health care environment;
- Comprehensive and uptodate knowledge of speech language pathology tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology;
- Knowledge of funding agencies related to the speech language 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 and 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 meetings, reports, letters, and presentations;
- Must have valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, as regular travel within the Nipissing District will be required. Travel to other areas within the North East geography may also be required from time to time, as the business needs require;
- Valid Emergency First Aid Certification;
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French essential.
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.
Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.
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.
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