Job Details

Employer Name: Speech Bubbles Speech-Language Pathology Ltd. 

Job Title: Speech-language pathologist 

Location: Langley, BC

Wage: $40.00 to $60.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 8 to 32 hours per week

Shift: Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Morning

Employment Type: Permanent employment, Full-time

Start Date: Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Verified: Yes

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Master’s degree

Experience: Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Fluency disorders
• Language disorders
• Articulation disorders
• Voice disorders
• Resonance disorders
• Private practice

Tasks

• You will carry out tests, and examinations, and observe patients to diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
• You will also need to develop, plan, and implement remedial programs that will help correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
• In addition, you will provide advice and educational services to patients and their families regarding communication and swallowing disorders.

Experience And Specialization 

Computer And Technology Knowledge 

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional Information 

Security And Safety 

• Criminal record check

Working Conditions And Physical Capabilities 

• You may have to combine sitting, standing, and walking.
• You will also need to pay attention to details.

Personal Suitability 

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health Benefits 

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits 

• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits 

• Free parking is available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who Can Apply For This Job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent, or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How To Apply 

You can apply directly on Job Bank or send your resume and cover letter by email: [email protected]

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Cover letter

This job posting also includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when you want to apply:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Advertised until: 2024-04-21

Job Description

Speech-language pathologists are professionals who work with patients to diagnose and treat all sorts of speech and language disorders. As a speech-language pathologist, you must be compassionate, enthusiastic, and have extensive knowledge. This will help you to provide the tools, resources, and support necessary for developmental growth.

Furthermore, it’s very essential to understand the skills that you need to succeed as a speech-language pathologist if you want to pursue this career. In this article, we will discuss extensively what a speech-language pathologist does and explain some important skills to possess. Let’s get started!

What Does A Speech-Language Pathologist Do?

Speech-language pathologists often work closely with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat speech-related disorders, as well as language, voice, and fluency. Most of them have studied linguistics, psychology, counseling, medicine, or a combination of related fields. With their knowledge, they can work with individuals of all ages.

As a speech-language pathologist, you are responsible for the following:

• Evaluate the speech levels and abilities of your clients.
• Creating and administering individualized treatment plans to address specific needs.
• As well as helping individuals to improve vocabulary and sentence structures used in speech and written language.
• Counseling children and adults on how to cope with communication and speech disorders.
• In addition, you will educate clients about disorders and various treatment options.

Speech-language pathologists often assist individuals in recognizing communication and language problems of all types by using a diverse educational background and a specific set of skills.

Important Speech-Language Pathologist Skills 

As a speech-language pathologist, you will need certain hard and soft skills to successfully execute your job role. And to also help patients reach their developmental goals. Below, we have compiled some necessary skills that will come in handy every day. Scroll down!

Active Listening 

Active listening is an important skill that a speech-language pathologist must possess and practice. Moreover, this is because they work directly with individuals to diagnose and treat speech disorders. And must listen intently to ensure they meet patient needs and take all information into account.

Speech-language pathologists must be able to confidently engage with many different personalities, age groups, and cultural backgrounds. This is because speech disorders can affect anyone at any point in time. Below are some ways that active listening skills can help speech-language pathologists.

• They listen to, monitor, and observe patient speech patterns to develop treatment plans.
• They also receive feedback from patients and their families about diagnoses and the progress of the treatment plan.
• As well as the opportunity to gain insight into a patient’s thoughts, concerns, and goals.
• Utilize the most relevant and accurate resources or tools.
• Identify emotional, communication, and related social disorders.
• Track patient progress and evaluate growth potential.
• You must understand and identify certain sensitivities of your clients, worries, and insecurities.
• Learn about a patient’s emotional states of mind and how they cope in specific environments.

Adaptability

Speech-language pathologists are expected to be able to adapt to new environments and situations more frequently. This is because they often meet with several various patients throughout the day. Therefore, adaptability can help them to transition from one appointment to the next with confidence and clarity.

Furthermore, it will allow patients to receive their full and undivided attention no matter the circumstances. Working with patients and developing helpful treatment plans requires adaptability because every individual learns and grows in a specific way.

Leadership

As a speech-language pathologist, you will need leadership skills to make informed diagnostic decisions. As well as confidently talk to patients and address interpersonal conflicts and concerns. They are usually a voice of authority due to the knowledge, skills, and experience that they possess. It will also help to guide patients in the right direction and set realistic developmental goals for the future.

Creativity

Speech-language pathologists make use of their creativity to develop innovative tools, activities, and exercises to treat the individual needs of each patient. Also, they are expected to use creativity to solve complex behavioral problems and make relevant suggestions when things aren’t working as planned.

Verbal And Written Communication 

Speech-language pathologists must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. They should also have great ability to read, write, and be cognitive to help patients at all skill levels. In addition, they need strong communication skills to:

• Interact with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals
• Describe diagnostic criteria to patients
• Ask questions and lead conversations
• Accurately assess and evaluate speech disorders
• Explain treatment options and plans for the future
• Counsel patients and families during the treatment process
• Understand and engage with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
• Describe observations and their significance

Critical Thinking 

Speech-language pathologists use critical thinking skills to create personalized treatment plans for each patient based on their individual needs. They also use these skills to:

• Analyze developmental progress
• Accurately identify speech disorders
• Ask thoughtful, relevant questions
• Evaluate treatments and learning methods
• Collect and analyze data to inform future diagnoses
• Develop and test new tools and exercises

Decision-making

Decision-making skills are important for speech-language pathologists as they have to confidently lead patients in the right direction. They often make decisions about:

• Disorder symptom recognition and diagnosis
• Tools, activities, and resources for each patient’s speech needs
• Treatment plan timelines and developmental goals
• Counseling, therapeutic strategies, and levels of patient engagement

Time Management 

Speech-language pathologists must manage their time effectively to meet patient needs, gather resources, conduct research, and handle administrative tasks. Because their daily schedule often varies, they need to plan and prepare for a wide range of duties and responsibilities. Organizational skills also play a key role in a speech-language pathologist’s ability to manage their time effectively. For instance, they need to keep a detailed schedule to stay punctual and productive during high-pressure situations.

Enthusiasm

As a speech-language pathologist, you will need to demonstrate enthusiasm to motivate patients during challenging treatments and recovery periods. Also, you will use each patient’s passions and interests to inspire improvement and personalize treatment plans.

Compassion

Speech-language pathologists need compassion to care for patients in a kind and thoughtful manner. To understand individual sensitivities, needs, and circumstances, SLPs must demonstrate compassion when making decisions and interacting with patients. For example, SLPs should remember specific patients when they come back to visit so that they can gain insight and develop a trusting relationship.

Dependability

Diagnosing and treating a speech disorder typically involves regular appointments with patients to track progress and suggest the next steps in the treatment process. SLPs should be consistent with their actions and attitudes so that patients can develop trust and depend on them for support.