127690 - Speech Language Pathologist 1 - Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist 1 - Home Health Job ID 2024-127690 City Vancouver Work Location Raven Song CHC Department Home Health Home Worksite 12 - Vancouver Community Additional Sites Raven Song and other Vancouver Home Health units Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 403 - HS Professional CUPE Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.80 Standard Hours / Week 30.00 Job Category Therapy Services Salary Grade 12 Min Hourly CAD $42.27/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.81/Hr. Shift Times 0830-1630 Days Off Friday, Saturday, Stats, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 1/6/2025 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Relocation Assistance may be available. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join the Home Health team working out of the Raven Song Community Health Centre and various Home Health sites across Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team As a Speech Language Pathologist with with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work in a team based environment to assess, diagnose and treat the full range of communication and swallowing disorders for adult clients in home, facilities, community or clinic settings. Complete client reports, educates client/family, provides counseling and consultation, and presents lectures. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, risk management and research, and provide orientation to new team members and Speech-Language Pathology students. ABOUT HOME HEALTH PROGRAMS: Home Health programs provide a range of health care and support services to people living in the community who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. THE CLIENT POPULATION: Home Health clients typically have on-going health issues and/or complex personal and/or social issues, requiring care planning and coordination of appropriate resources. Clients include frail elderly, younger clients with disabilities, and adults with chronic illnesses requiring supports to maintain/promote independence. Raven Song serves the midtown area including Olympic Village, Mount Pleasant, Main Street and Riley Park neighbourhoods. Qualifications Education & Experience Current full registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia. Two (2) years recent related speech language practice dealing with adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License required. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Broad knowledge of evidence based practice. Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare. Broad knowledge of research process and methodology. Sound knowledge base of neurological conditions, complex chronic diseases and acquired brain injury management. Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools. Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving. Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to operate related computer equipment. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload. Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, clients/families/residents. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. Options Apply Now Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com

Location: Greater Vancouver, CA

Posted Date: 10/2/2024