Speech Pathologist – Blue Care – Caboolture
Employment Term: Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
Location: Caboolture and surrounding areas
Remuneration: $***** - $***** p/hr (dependent on experience) + Super + salary packaging benefits + kilometre reimbursement + 5 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata)
Recent graduates welcome.
Role Overview
You will provide individualized, person‐centred speech therapy to our elderly clients living in our communities, actively incorporating contemporary theory and practice to promote independence and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up‐to‐date individualized care plans
Maintain open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Refer clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary
Liaise compassionately with clients and their families
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in aged care (graduates encouraged)
Speak Out! training (advantageous but not essential)
Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships
Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices
Current Australian Driver's Licence and a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance (as required)
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
Employee Benefits
Salary packaging for everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender‐affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities with a trusted community and residential care provider to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
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