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JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader Speech-Language Pathology (PPL S-LP) and receiving work direction from the Speech-Language Pathologists, the position performs a variety of speech duties at various sites within PHC, such as administering routine screenings and procedures, assisting the Speech-Language Pathologists with patient treatments, carrying out therapeutic activities under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist, and monitoring and maintaining inventory and equipment. Facilitates scheduling and coordinates transport to and from S-LP sessions and performs clerical duties, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:EducationCompletion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program that includes Speech-Language content (such as a Speech and Language Assistant training program ) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to keyboard and type. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Assists in preparing patient materials and related material, including communication boards, using graphics software and communication work sheets. Monitors and maintains the functioning of S-LP equipment such as iPads, IOPI, SEMG, FEES, Canon Communicator Units, Pocket Talkers, electrolarynges (e.g. Servox), by checking function, replacing batteries, cleaning units, and making arrangements for repairs as required. Administers routine screenings and procedures to patients in follow up to diagnoses and treatment plans established by Speech-Language Pathologists, including hearing screenings. Performs therapeutic activities under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist, including oral-motor and swallowing exercises, reinforcing mealtime strategies, communication exercises, and conversation groups. Records and manages documents to show a client's progress towards meeting established communication and swallowing objectives as stated in the treatment plan and reports any concerns and/or changes to a patient's condition to the appropriate Speech-Language Pathologist. Makes preparations for procedures, such as preparing barium mixtures, organizing dysphagia trays and ordering and picking up food trays from the kitchen. Provides information to patients and family members on speech & hearing topics, including communication strategies, benefits of communication devices, and available community resources for follow-up. Schedules patients for procedures requested by physicians, such as modified barium swallows, by booking, confirming, and changing appointments as required. Forwards procedure results to physicians. Maintains and updates manual patient referral logs. Obtains patient information and completes necessary forms for Speech-Language Pathology, including outpatient services. Assists with inventory control of equipment, materials, and supplies by monitoring stock, reporting shortages, and preparing necessary forms to requisition. Organizes and cleans materials and equipment. Performs clerical functions, including answering the telephone, directing calls, relaying messages, keyboarding, data entry, printing reports, faxing, mailing, filing, photocopying, and receiving visitors and directing them to the appropriate areas of the hospital. Records workload data for statistical purposes. Compiles, maintains, and submits computerized and manual statistics as required. Transports clients to and from rehabilitative treatment areas by utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs or escorting clients who are disoriented to time, place or person. Attends meetings as required by the program or practice. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required