speech therapist assistant

Education

• College / CEGEP

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Develop information materials for patients
• Examine the patient
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Order and purchase equipment
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain supplies
• Confer with other health professionals
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Teach and / or supervise exercises to patients
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops

Area of specialization

• Speech therapy

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Other benefits

• Other benefits