speech therapist assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Develop information materials for patients
• Examine the patient
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Order and purchase equipment
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain supplies
• Confer with other health professionals
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform general clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Speech therapy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits