Speech therapy assistant Jobs in North York, ON

Company Description

Spectrum Health Care is hiring casual  Speech Language Pathologists  starting at $70 - $90 / visit  to support clients in Toronto.

This role will provide an opportunity to provide  in-home assessments  of patients and with Spectrum leadership, further enhancing our ability to provide rehabilitative services in the community. The incumbent will work as an independent contractor.

Our people are the cornerstone of our business. By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of  Canada’s Best Managed companies  and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

At Spectrum Health Care our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.

Job Description

• Conducts comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient' speech, language, and swallowing abilities, identifying areas of impairment, and establishing treatment goals
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
• Provides direct therapy to patients to improve their speech production, language comprehension and expression, articulation, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function
• Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities, such as articulation therapy, language therapy, oral motor exercises, cognitive-communication therapy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies
• Assists patient / family with obtaining equipment and devices that aid communication strategies ( AAC devices, assistive listening devices, communication applications etc.)
• Provides guidance and support to patients, families and caregivers to facilitate carryover of therapy techniques and strategies into daily life
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries

Qualifications

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Additional Information

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 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.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at () for assistance.

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.