| Position Summary |
- Perm Full Time and Part Time Opportunities
- Work with a Multidisciplinary Team
- $42.85 - $46.88 per hour + 10% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
We're seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our Sunshine Coast allied health community care team.
You’ll provide individualised, person-centred speech therapy to our elderly clients living in the community and in our residential aged care facilities. You’ll actively incorporate contemporary theory and practice into therapy that promotes the independence and wellbeing of our elderly clients. This 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 you’ll need:
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
- Proven experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in the aged care or NDIS sector
- Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices
- Confidence with computers, smart phones and digital devices
- Current Open Driver’s License and Roadworthy Registered Vehicle
- *Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at UnitingCare Queensland, individuals are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and UnitingCare's vaccination requirements policy, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations.*
Supporting our clients in the best way possible is important to us. To be employed by Blue Care, you will be required to complete the free NDIS Worker Orientation Module prior to commencement and provide a copy of your certificate on completion.
Supporting you to support others.
We’ve been caring for Queenslander’s for over 65 years. Whether we’re on the road, in people’s homes or in our centres, everything our dedicated team of more than 8,000 people do is built on enabling independence, choice and freedom. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:
- Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
- Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
- Ongoing learning & development
Ready to work together?
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.
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.
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. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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