Speech Pathologist Contract

Therapy Connect; Lane Cove; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group in NSW is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a parental leave contract from ASAP to 30 April 2027, with potential extension. You will work across designated aged care homes in metro Sydney, with flexibility to work part-time (minimum three days) or full-time.

You will conduct swallowing assessments, develop individualised care plans, support residents with eating and drinking safety, coordinate with Food Service teams to tailor menus, and contribute to

Qualifikationen

• Post graduate experience overseeing an adult dysphagia management caseload is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct swallowing assessments and develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Support consumers with Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risk.
• Liaise with Food Service teams to develop menu options for residents' individual needs.
• Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives to ensure best practice operations.
• Design and deliver nutrition and hydration education programs for staff and external stakeholders.
• Provide in person services at aged care homes in metro Sydney.

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Jobbeschreibung

Speech Pathologist Contract

• Parental leave contract - ASAP start until 30th April 2027 & potential to extend
• Work across designated aged care homes in metro Sydney
• Option to work part time (minimum three days) or full time

Excellent job satisfaction. Join our growing Nutrition and Hydration team and focus on quality over quantity. This is not a KPI driven role!

Your next employer

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is a family-owned aged care provider operating 42 residential aged care homes, in home support services and retirement living across WA, NSW, ACT and Qld. We are committed to delivering high-quality care that makes a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families, and providing a caring, and welcoming culture for our staff.

The exciting opportunity

• Parental leave contract - ASAP start until 30th April 2027 with potential for extension
• Option to work part-time (minimum three days) or full-time
• Be based out of Lane Cove or Penshurst
• Provide in person services at aged care homes in metro Sydney
• Conduct swallowing assessments and develop and implement individualised care plans
• Support consumers Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risk
• Liaise with the Food Service teams to assist in developing menu options for resident’s individual needs
• Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives to ensure best practice operations
• Design and deliver nutrition and hydration education programs for staff and external stakeholders

The many benefits

• Fantastic support from the Director of Nutrition & Hydration, Senior Speech Pathologist and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Focus on quality over quantity – not a KPI driven role
• Great job satisfaction! See the ongoing impact your work has on residents’ quality of life
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Be appreciated - we know our staff are integral to achieving our vision and are committed to employee wellness
• Competitive remuneration package, access to retail discounts and an Employee Assistance Program

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Post graduate experience overseeing an adult dysphagia management case load is highly desirable
• Own a reliable car, have a licence and be willing to travel to the homes assigned to you
• Empathetic, flexible, resilient, conscientious, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Influenza vaccination (or willing to obtain) and unlimited working rights in Australia

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compassionate people, dedicated to care.