Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy Assistant 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 West Jasper Place Pediatric Rehab Community Speech Team consists of seven SLPs and 3 SLPAs, which are part of the larger Edmonton Zone PCR Speech Services Team. As the SLP Assistant, you will assist the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the collection of information to support the assessment of children. You will also be responsible for preparing and delivering speech 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. This position reports to the Manager of Allied Health Community. AHS is proud to be part of Canada\'s first, and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system and has been named among Alberta\'s Top 75 Employers and a top employer for young people and diversity serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, we have been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. These awards are a strong endorsement of the care provided to Albertans by our staff, physicians, and volunteers every day. Imagine a supportive employer, endless opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, you and your family can truly thrive.

Description:

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.

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Allied Health
• Primary Location: St. Albert Public Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 04-MAY-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-MAY-2023
• Temporary End Date: 19-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.11
• Maximum Salary: $31.48
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal/public relations skills are required as are excellent communication skills. CPR Basic Level. Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work experience in a Pediatric Speech-language pathology service delivery setting. Experience working in small groups or individually with children. Meditech training, Connect Care or experience working with an EMR.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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