Job description
Work options: Flexible
This is a Casual position - Work around your work life balance. This role is approx. 6-14 hours/ week
Who we are
Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community and Disability industry, with over 20 years’ experience. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do.
Every day, we work together united by a common purpose; to provide quality care so people can live healthier, happier and more independent lives. With mobile therapists based around Australia, Plena Healthcare therapists provide a pivotal difference to aged care facilities and the community with an outlook focussed on collaboration, motivation, passion and inspiration.
Our Opportunity:
Reporting to your Speech Pathology Team Leader, you will provide high-quality mobile speech pathology services to adults living in Residential Aged Care facilities. Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing and diagnosing your clients’ swallowing and communication difficulties
Helping to improve mealtimes
Providing mealtime management plans
Advocating for communication support for clients with communication difficulties
Delivering educational sessions
Working closely with the organisational staff, support coordinators and your Plena colleagues to ensure optimum care needs are met
Providing consultative and educational supports to clients and their families
Maintaining accurate records
Upholding the Plena Vision
You will have access to extensive resources alongside internal clinical supervision and mentorship support. You will be presented with opportunities to attend our workshops and access to professional development opportunities.
To be successful in this role you will have
Professional qualification in Speech Pathology with an active membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
You will be required to travel so having a drivers license and a reliable form of transport will be critical
You will be able to add great value as an experienced Speech Pathologist
Plena Perks:
When joining our Plena Healthcare Community, you will also unlock a multitude of Plena Perks.
Work life balance, flexible working hours
Industry leading Professional Development program equivalent to $5000 annually, comprising of a Professional Development allowance that you can choose how you spend, monthly profession specific training events, quarterly interdisciplinary training events, industry webinar updated, journal clubs and lunch and learn sessions.
1:1 Mentoring Program, participate as a supervisee or a supervisor
Novated car leasing
WhereFit discounts
Retail discounts
$1000 Refer a friend bonus – Sharing is caring!
Shine awards
Employee of the month
We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.
“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”
“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”
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