Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), Ridge Meadows Hospital

Fraser Health; Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Four weeks of vacation

TransLink pass subsidy

Municipal pension enrollment

Maternity top-up

Job summary

Fraser Health’s Ridge Meadows Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support speech, language and swallowing therapy under the supervision of a Registered Speech Language Pathologist. You will help implement treatment plans and contribute to patient progress in a welcoming community setting.

The SLPA will participate in data collection, documentation, team conferences, and use of virtual care where appropriate, while upholding Fraser Health’s standards for

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and organization abilities.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties.

Responsibilities

• Administers defined screening protocols for speech, language, and swallowing under supervision.
• Assists the supervising Speech Language Pathologist during assessments and data collection.
• Provides care to clients with dysphagia, including feeding assistance and compensatory strategies.
• Follows documented treatment plans and supports individual and group activities.
• Documents client performance and reports to the supervising SLP, adhering to guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour

Job Summary

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Ridge Meadows Hospital

Working as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at Ridge Meadows Hospital means becoming part of a caring, community-centered healthcare team where your work has a direct impact on patients' quality of life. Nestled in the heart of Ridge Meadows, you'll enjoy the unique opportunity to support patients and families in a welcoming, close-knit community surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

Under the guidance of a Registered Speech Language Pathologist, you'll play an essential role in implementing treatment plans, supporting patient progress, and helping individuals achieve their communication and swallowing goals. Every day offers the chance to make meaningful connections while contributing to exceptional patient-centered care that reflects Fraser Health's commitment to compassion, respect, and excellence.

Why Choose Fraser Health?

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status

At Ridge Meadows Hospital, you can build a fulfilling healthcare career while enjoying the balance of a vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and a supportive workplace culture. It's an opportunity to live where you work, grow where you're valued, and make a lasting difference every day.

Join Fraser Health and help empower patients to communicate, connect, and thrive.

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families and under the delegation of the Registered Speech Language Pathologist and within the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) Code of Ethics, the Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) implements rehabilitative Speech Language Pathology treatment plans and programs and assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist in monitoring and evaluating patient’s/resident’s progression.

Responsibilities

1. Administers defined screening protocols for speech, language, and swallowing, without interpretation, selected by the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist.
2. Assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist during assessments, including, but not limited to, collecting data, assisting with behaviour management techniques, providing positive reinforcement as directed.
3. Assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist in providing care to clients with dysphagia (e.g., assisting with feeding of patients, demonstrating and practicing compensatory strategies and/or exercises).
4. Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist clients in individual and group activities.
5. Provides aspects of treatment to clients as directed by the Registered Speech Language Pathologist. Treatment may include but is not limited to the use of virtual care when the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist identifies clients for this service delivery model.
6. Documents client performance during treatment and reporting the information to the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist. Assists with documentation in compliance with the Documentation & Records Management standard of practice and associated clinical practice guideline as per College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia and Fraser Health guidelines.
7. Relays treatment processes (e.g., scheduling, treatment goals and activities, home programming, etc.) to clients with support and approval of the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist.
8. Participates in family conferences, case conferences or interprofessional team conferences with the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist present.
9. Assists in the provision of certified practice services, excluding the performance of restricted activities, as prescribed by the registrant and in keeping with Communication Health Assistants standards.
10. Assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist in communicating with clients when there is a language difference, and the Speech Language Pathology Assistant is competent in the client’s language. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant may also arrange for translator or interpreter services as directed.
11. Assists with program development under the guidance of the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist
12. Programs and creates augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) resources.
13. Assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist with research projects, in-service training and family or community education that has been approved by the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist.
14. Under Speech Language Pathology supervision, assists with Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) student training and practicum.
15. Provides assistance to Registered Speech Language Pathologist with public education events.
16. Performs administrative functions such as answering the telephone, directing calls, data entry, assisting in inventory control, entering and updating patient information, obtaining patient information and completes necessary patient related forms.
17. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.