Rehabilitation Assistant Speech-language Pathology - Kelowna, Canada - Interior Health Authority

Interior Health Authority

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Kelowna, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are seeking reliable and motivated Rehabilitation Assistants to join our cohesive Speech-Language Pathology team at Kelowna General Hospital.

Under the supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists, the Rehabilitation Assistant implements rehabilitation treatment plans to support patients with communication and swallowing impairments.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will administer communication and swallowing screens to assist the Speech-Language Pathologist in prescribing the appropriate assessment and treatment plan.

In addition organizes equipment and supplies for activities and maintain established inventory of supplies.

What makes working with this team and in this role so great is the wide range of opportunity to learn a variety of skills in both acute, rehab and outpatient settings; learn more about and support instrumental assessments of swallowing (Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing), and participation in group therapy settings.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant supporting Speech-Language Pathologists there is opportunity to learn about communication disorders allowing for growth in one's ability to successfully communicate with patients.

Reasons to Join Interior Health:

BC Top Employer 2023 and Canadian Top Employer Young Professionals 202
Family and worklife balance.
Job security.
Opportunity to be a part of the advancing medical field.
The resources and infrastructure that Interior Health offers to support your practice.
Benefit from working within a supportive and fun team based environment.
Indepth orientation and mentorship with the opportunity to trial different practice areas to promote competency and avoid stagnancy.
Learning and career development opportunities.

Interior Health is strongly committed to staff development and encouraging growth.

We offer great benefits and fulfilling opportunities to support and enhance knowledge and skills and help you progress at every stage of your Rehabilitation Assistant career.

Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.