Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Seniors Wellness

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors.

With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming.

As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is : Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars : We foster innovative thinking;

assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness, and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant(SLPA) to join our growing team!

Location : Mississauga

Schedule : 1-2 days / week

In this role you will :

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team (SLP / PT / OT) for Lifemark’s Community Step Up Program and develop a collaborative approach to care for clients and their caregivers
• Assist stroke victims, paraplegics and the recently deaf to help normalize their speech patterns
• Assist patients who've been in accidents or other traumatic incidents in learning or relearning proper swallowing techniques
• Provide therapy and support to patients' families to facilitate social integration and recovery
• Preparing screening, assessment, therapy and educational materials
• Collecting patient information, as directed by the supervising SLP
• Administering and scoring communication and hearing screenings which have the sole purpose of identifying patients requiring a speech-language assessment
• Assisting the SLP while the SLP is conducting an assessment
• Delivering specified treatment, remediation or education sessions or programs
• Communicating with families, significant others and team members about the patient’s performance within parameters defined by the supervising SLP which do not involve clinical interpretation.
• Writing patient progress notes that reflect patient performance and behaviours as well as any other relevant information
• Help individuals with a range of disorders related to speech, language and swallowing
• Abide by the standards of practice as set out by their professional college in practicing physiotherapy, and in all aspects of assessing and treating clients
• The SLPA will be assigned a caseload based on the referrals received by other Healthcare professionals from Hospitals, Home and Community, Primary Care, and other Health Service providers

Qualifications :

• Must have a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
• Must be working towards becoming registered with the College of Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario in 2024
• Experience working with the senior population and stroke clients is ideal
• Community experience is an asset
• Ability to work in Mississauga and provide services virtually
• A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check
• Bilingual Preferred

We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients and employees with PPE provided, the spacing of patients, screening, and more.

Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory.

Apply today! Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information.

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.