Speech Pathologist

We are currently seeking applications for a Speech Pathologist to join our Brightwater at Home South Team on a Part Time basis, working 30 hours per fortnight.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team the Speech Pathologist (SP) provides quality, appropriate and relevant Speech Pathology (SP) services to meet the needs of Brightwater Care Group’s clients. The SP’s role is to assess the client, determine individual capabilities and set realistic goals, facilitating the achievement of these goals while optimising functional performance and client preferences in relation to dysphagia and mealtime management, communication disorders, augmentative communication and oral health within a residential or rehabilitation setting or in the community.
Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to

up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay * 5 days of additional leave

• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth
• Free on-site parking

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Use SP skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, outcome based care within an interdisciplinary team and in partnership with the client and their representatives and other relevant stakeholders. This includes dysphagia and mealtime management, communication disorders, augmentative communication and oral health
• Complete Brightwater documentation to the required standard, and actively collaborate with the client and the rest of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the care plans for clients are relevant and appropriate
• Communicate with clients and their representatives in regards to identifying the client’s individualised goals and preferences, developing the client’s dysphagia and/or communication plan, answering questions, facilitating relevant education and training, and providing information about the SP recommendations, showing respect for the individuals
• Identify areas for improvement and uses a continuous quality improvement approach to problem solving. This includes collaborating with colleagues, facilitating quality improvement activities, acting as a change agent in response to agreed changes
• Facilitate training and assessment of staff in dysphagia competencies
• Actively contribute to the creation and maintenance of the home/social environment in which emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural needs are met

To be successful for the role, you will possess the following attributes:

• Membership, or eligibility for membership, with Speech Pathology Australia (active membership preferred)
• Strong commitment to providing, and the capability to deliver, safe high quality care
• Demonstrated experience and competency as a SP to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in various environments with a diverse range of people
• Strong person-centred skills in communicating and engaging with clients with high support needs including cognitive impairment, brain injury, and dementia
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, problem solve and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of occupational safety and health legislation; and where relevant, the Aged Care Act (1997); and/or Disability Services Commission Standards (1988)
• First Aid Certificate less than 3 years old
• Possess a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Current satisfactory National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 12 months)
• Up to date Flu Vaccination

About Brightwater:
With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.
If you are passionate about working at a place where people are guided to create new opportunities for themselves, where people who thought they’d no longer be able to grow, are growing in new and different ways, and where people are enjoy life, making decisions and building new relationships – a place where people can pursue the dignity of independence, then submit your application, along with a cover letter, through Brightwater's online portal by COB 13 February 2024, however, shortlisting will begin immediately. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.
Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria.
For Further enquiries, please contact Meredith Polglaze on 0407 494 581
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Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a National Police Certificate that is less than 12 months old OR are you willing to obtain one?
Essential: Do you have an up to date vaccination against influenza or are you willing to obtain?
Essential: Own car and comfortable driving in the community
Desirable: Experience working with adult speech pathology case load in a community setting.
Contact Person Meredith Polglaze
Contact Number (04) 0749 4581