About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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 Team Manager and working under the guidance of the Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Assistant delivers treatment and remediation programs, documents client progress, and conducts speech language screening by scheduling activities, preparing information and materials, checking and maintaining equipment, and performing other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Completion of a recognized Speech-Language Assistant Diploma Program or two year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
Skills And Abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with young children and families individually and in groups.
- Ability to type.
- Ability to operate and maintain related equipment.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Knowledge and skills in developing therapy materials and activities for direct treatment and remediation
- programs.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3593.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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 Team Manager and working under the guidance of the Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Assistant delivers treatment and remediation programs, documents client progress, and conducts speech language screening by scheduling activities, preparing information and materials, checking and maintaining equipment, and performing other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Completion of a recognized Speech-Language Assistant Diploma Program or two year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
Skills And Abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with young children and families individually and in groups.
- Ability to type.
- Ability to operate and maintain related equipment.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Knowledge and skills in developing therapy materials and activities for direct treatment and remediation
- programs.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3593.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.