Vancouver Speech Therapy

04/18/2023

Looking for speech therapy services in Abbotsford, Mission, or Chilliwack area? Our new Speech Therapy Clinic in Abbotsford is now accepting new clients! Our registered SLPs are committed to helping you or your loved ones improve speech and communication skills. Don't wait any longer, call us today at (604) 704-3224 to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards better communication!

10/18/2021

We are looking into hiring SLP’s (Speech Language Pathologist) in Surrey and Coquitlam (tri-city) area. New graduates are also welcome to join our team.

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05/21/2021

Hiring: SLP Assistant

We are looking for a friendly individual who enjoys working with children to join us at Vancouver Speech Therapy. Here at Vancouver Speech Therapy, we value the quality of our services to ensure our clients improve their speech and language skills. SLP assistants are supervised/mentored by an SLP so they feel supported as they treat clients. We are particularly looking for an individual who is able to provide in-home services.

Currently we are offering a full-time contact position.

Job Description:
• Provide 1-2 hour treatment sessions to clients in their home
• Under the supervision of a speech language pathologist, to provide services to children with language delays/developmental diagnoses
• Regularly communicate with a speech and language pathologist about progress and/or concerns about clients
• Document progress after every session with each client, detailing progress
• Sanitize equipment before and after each home visit

Qualifications:
• SLP assistant diploma or related coursework/experience
• Motivation to learn treatment strategies
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• We highly recommend applicant has a car as this position requires travel

What we provide:
1) Competitive wages
2) Mileage reimbursement
3) Training and mentoring program
4) Regular support and guidance from an SLP
5) Flexible hours
6) Monthly meetings to talk about client progress and to further support you as an SLP-A
7) Access to toys and subscriptions through Vancouver Speech Therapy

04/22/2021

We are looking for a friendly individual who enjoys working with children to join us at Vancouver Speech Therapy. Here at Vancouver Speech Therapy, we value the quality of our services to ensure our clients improve their speech and language skills. SLP assistants are supervised/mentored by an SLP so they feel supported as they treat clients. We are particularly looking for an individual who is able to provide in-home services.

Currently we are offering a full-time contact position.

Job Description:
• Provide 1-2 hour treatment sessions to clients in their home
• Under the supervision of a speech language pathologist, to provide services to children with language delays/developmental diagnoses
• Regularly communicate with a speech and language pathologist about progress and/or concerns about clients
• Document progress after every session with each client, detailing progress
• Sanitize equipment before and after each home visit

Qualifications:
• SLP assistant diploma or related coursework/experience
• Motivation to learn treatment strategies
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• We highly recommend applicant has a car as this position requires travel

What we provide:
1) Competitive wages
2) Mileage reimbursement
3) Training and mentoring program
4) Regular support and guidance from an SLP
5) Flexible hours
6) Monthly meetings to talk about client progress and to further support you as an SLP-A
7) Access to toys and subscriptions through Vancouver Speech Therapy

12/31/2020

We are looking for a friendly individual who enjoys working with children to work with us here at Vancouver Speech Therapy. Here at Vancouver Speech Therapy, we value the quality of our services to ensure our clients improve their speech and language skills. We are particularly looking for an individual who is able to provide in-home services as well as provide tele-therapy from home.



Hours: Full-Time Salary Position



Job Description:



· Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

· Evaluate Speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, and fluency disorders.



· Administer speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments.



· Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.



· Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, and speech productions based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, and social workers.



· Design, develop, and employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices and strategies.



· Conduct lessons and direct educational or therapeutic games to assist parents dealing with speech problems.



· Refer clients to additional medical or educational services if needed.



· Communicate with non-speaking clients, using and implement alternative modes of communication



Qualifications:

· Proficiency in computer software commonly used for documentation and report preparation

· Master's degree in speech-language pathology is required

· Experience working with sensitive and personal patient records and information

· A friendly and professional demeanour is required when explaining procedures and processes to patients

· Accountability and attention to detail is essential when handling and documenting important medical information

· Enjoy working with adults and children!

What we provide:

1) Competitive wages

2) Professional development opportunities

3) Monthly meetings to talk about new evidence-based approaches

4) Many materials and resources to support your therapy

5) Access to speech language subscriptions when providing therapy via tele-health

12/31/2020

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