Speech Pathologist | Blue Care | Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough Employment Term: Part Time/Full Time availability considered
Location: BlueCare Fraser Coast Allied Health
Remuneration: $39.77 - $55.70p/h + 11.5% Super + Salary packaging benefits
Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Speech Pathologist you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Your part in our Blue Care team You'll provide individualised, person-centred speech therapy to both our elderly and younger NDIS clients living in our Communities. You'll actively incorporate contemporary theory and practice into therapy that promotes the independence and wellbeing of our elderly clients. This will include:
Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up to date individualised care plans. Maintaining open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Referring clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary. Liaising compassionately with our clients and their families. What makes a difference for us? You'll be passionate about implementing innovative therapies designed to enable your clients to maintain and improve their independence. You'll be self-motivated and driven to incorporate contemporary theory in your day to day activities and make a real difference to the lives of our clients! You'll have:
Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in the aged care or NDIS sector (Highly desirable). Graduates are encouraged to apply. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships. Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices. Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance as required. NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain. Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies. BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
#J-18808-Ljbffr