Therapy Assistant - Speech Language Pathology

This is a front line position that delivers pediatric speech and language services in a community based setting. The settings include, but are not exclusive to, AHS clinics and home using both virtual and in person supports. The SLP Assistant assists the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the collection of information to support the assessment of children. The SLP Assistant is also responsible for preparing and delivering intervention to assigned clients at the universal, targeted, and client population levels. The SLP Assistant provides services to individuals, families and a variety of community partners. The successful applicant practices in alignment with legislation as well as professional, organizational and program policies, procedures and practice guidelines (including meeting workload targets). As such, the incumbent must achieve a successful passing grade in observations of clinical practice in the probationary/trial period and annually. This position reports to the Manager, Allied Health Community.

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program with a Major in Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Equivalent training may be considered. CPR certification. Bending, lifting, twisting, reaching and play with children in an active setting are part of the role. Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal/public relations skills are required as are excellent communication skills. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

Previous work experience in Pediatric Speech language pathology service delivery setting. Experience working in small groups or individually with children. Able to prioritize work. Able to be an effective team member. Able to deal courteously and effectively with clients. Connect Care or experience working with an EMR.