Speech-Language Rehabilitation Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Rehabilitation Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. This temporary position focuses on assisting clients in improving their communication and swallowing abilities through tailored rehabilitation programs. You will engage with clients, document their progress, and collaborate with families and professionals to ensure quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary qualifications, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Experience with adults having communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with rehabilitation treatment programs for communication and swallowing.
• Document client progress and maintain related equipment and supplies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.96 - $30.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Feb. 3 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Mar. 30 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Speech-Language Pathology Coordinator and receiving work direction from Speech-Language Pathologists as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary health care team, the Speech-Language Rehabilitation Assistant assists designated clients with rehabilitation treatment programs designed to improve the client's communication and swallowing abilities. Assists with client treatments, administers routine procedures, documents client's progress, prepares appropriate client materials/activities, maintains augmentative communication and other related equipment, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reviewing referrals, collecting information, and working cooperatively with families, professionals, agencies and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program or a Rehabilitation Assistant Program that includes theory and clinical practice experiences pertaining to adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The NRGH SLP team provides communication and dysphagia services to adults (19+) across multiple hospital settings/programs, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatients.

Additional Clauses

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.