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At Warrigal, we're passionate about helping older people live their best lives, on their terms. As our Speech Therapist, you'll play a key role in making this happen.
Job Responsibility:
Provide a mix of face-to-face and Telehealth consultations, delivering safe, person-centred, and evidence-based care while maintaining compliance within the Aged Care Quality Standards
Manage communication and swallowing disorders, support residents to eat, drink and communicate safely and confidently
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, allied health professionals, hospitality teams and families to optimise mealtime safety, enhance quality of life, and promote meaningful engagement and connection
Support staff and resident education and help shape organisational improvements in policy and procedure.
Requirements:
Relevant Tertiary qualification in Speech pathology, Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia, with 3 years post graduate experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework
Strong ability to develop mealtime management plans and communication strategies
Demonstrated skills in education and training delivery to nursing, care and hospitality teams
Demonstrated knowledge in assessment and intervention for communication disorders and cognitive-communication
Current Driver's License and ability to travel within Warrigal's services in the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and Canberra.
What we offer:
Maximise your take home pay with Not-for-Profit salary packaging, make tax work for you
Commitment to on-going professional and career development opportunities
Fitness Passport - Access to your local gym/facility as well as over 200 more throughout the country
An intentional workplace culture, working with inspiring people who have passion and heart
Support via EAP and access to 24/7 support via the LifeWorks App