Speech Language Pathology Assistant; SLPA), Ridge Meadows Hospital

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Ridge Meadows Hospital

Working as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at Ridge Meadows Hospital means becoming part of a caring, community-centered healthcare team where your work has a direct impact on patients' quality of life. Nestled in the heart of Ridge Meadows, you'll enjoy the unique opportunity to support patients and families in a welcoming, close-knit community surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

Under the guidance of a Registered Speech Language Pathologist, you'll play an essential role in implementing treatment plans, supporting patient progress, and helping individuals achieve their communication and swallowing goals. Every day offers the chance to make meaningful connections while contributing to exceptional patient-centered care that reflects Fraser Health's commitment to compassion, respect, and excellence.

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
  Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability:
  Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up:
  Receive top-up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

At Ridge Meadows Hospital, you can build a fulfilling healthcare career while enjoying the balance of a vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and a supportive workplace culture. It's an opportunity to live where you work, grow where you're valued, and make a lasting difference every day.

Join Fraser Health and help empower patients to communicate, connect, and thrive.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families and under the delegation of the Registered Speech Language Pathologist and within the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) Code of Ethics, the Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) implements rehabilitative Speech Language Pathology treatment plans and programs and assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist in monitoring and evaluating patient’s/resident’s progression.

• Administers defined screening protocols for speech, language, and swallowing, without interpretation, selected by the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist during assessments, including, but not limited to, collecting data, assisting with behaviour management techniques, providing positive reinforcement as directed.
• Assists the Registered Speech Language Pathologist in providing care to clients with dysphagia (e.g., assisting with feeding of patients, demonstrating and practicing compensatory strategies and/or exercises).
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist clients in individual and group activities.
• Provides aspects of treatment to clients as directed by the Registered Speech Language Pathologist. Treatment may include but is not limited to the use of virtual care when the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist identifies clients for this service delivery model.
• Documents client performance during treatment and reporting the information to the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist. Assists with documentation in compliance with the Documentation & Records Management standard of practice and associated clinical practice guideline as per College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia and Fraser Health guidelines.
• Relays treatment processes (e.g., scheduling, treatment goals and activities, home programming, etc.) to clients with support and approval of the supervising Registered Speech Language Pathologist.
• Participates in family conferences, case conferences or interprofessional team conferences with the supervising Registered Speech…