Speech and Language Therapist

CareChoice Group Ireland; Swords; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking a Full-Time Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in Swords, Ontario. The role involves assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders, collaborating with service users and professionals, and maintaining high standards of practice. The ideal candidate will be registered with CORU and possess strong clinical knowledge. CareChoice offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Training and development opportunities

Comprehensive induction training

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Registered with the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Sufficient clinical knowledge and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes.
• Communicate assessment results to service users and relevant others.
• Collaborate with service users, families, and staff in goal setting.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Reasoning skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Speech and Language Therapist at CareChoice Swords

Are you a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist seeking an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact? We are inviting applications for Full-Time Speech and Language Therapist positions to join our dynamic team.

Why Choose CareChoice?

At CareChoice, we are committed to revolutionizing the healthcare experience. With over two decades of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, we aim to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/intervention programmes for service users according to professional standards.
2. Communicate assessment results and recommendations to service users and relevant others as appropriate.
3. Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatment/intervention plans, clinical notes, contacts, and summaries in line with departmental and professional standards.
4. Collaborate with service users, families, carers, and staff in goal setting and planning.
5. Work closely with colleagues and other professionals to maximize service users' potential.
6. Provide support and information regarding communication and feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing disorders to service users and relevant others.
7. Attend clinics, meetings, case conferences, and rounds.
8. Participate in team activities, working collaboratively with service users and others as part of an integrated care package.
9. Represent the department and profession at meetings and conferences as needed.
10. Engage actively in team performance management.
11. Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and legislative standards.
12. Operate within the scope of practice as per CORU requirements and local guidelines.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Have sufficient clinical knowledge, reasoning skills, and evidence-based practice to fulfill role responsibilities.
• Understand the Speech and Language Therapy process, underlying theory, and its application.

Note: The role may involve additional duties and contributions to departmental development, subject to review.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• A rewarding work environment with support from supervisors and managers
• Training and development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction training
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and counseling for staff and families
• Refer a friend bonus