VHA Home HealthCare

Speech Language Pathologist

• Provides consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse clients groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region
• Assesses and diagnoses clients in all age groups through the selection and administration of standardized and non-standardized tests
• Devises and implements individualized goal-directed treatment programs based on case history, assessment results, current professional practices and College standards
• Monitors the client’s progress and evaluates treatment and management on an ongoing basis
• Counsels and educates client, care-givers and family members regarding the nature and management of communication deficits
• Identifies and teaches self-management strategies to help clients recognize and avoid unsafe situations
• Discusses clinically significant information with the physician or other appropriate members of the health care team
• Assists in client discharge planning in conjunction with the client, family members and other members of the health care team
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive written documentation of client care in accordance with existing legal, professional and VHA standards
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in Speech Language Pathology and Community Services appropriate for treatment populations
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Speech Language Pathologist – Adult