speech-language pathologist

Work setting

• Diagnostic audiology
• Fluency disorders
• Language disorders
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Various locations
• Speech-language and voice problems of hearing impaired
• School or educational institution / establishment

Tasks

• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
• Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Communication systems experience

• Alternate or augmentative communication

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• Hybrid