Description
Speech Pathologist
- Work across designated aged care homes in metro and regional NSW
- Focus on quality over quantity – not a KPI driven role
- Great support from Director of Nutrition & Hydration & Senior Speech Pathologist
Excellent job satisfaction! Join our growing nutrition & hydration team & see the ongoing impact your work has on residents’ quality of life
Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is a family-owned aged care provider operating 42 residential aged care homes, in home support services and retirement living across WA, NSW, ACT and Qld. We are committed to delivering high-quality care that makes a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families, and providing a caring, and welcoming culture for our staff.
The exciting opportunity
- Option to work part time (minimum three days) or full time
- Be based out of Lane Cove or Penshurst
- Provide in person services at aged care homes in metro Sydney with future travel to homes in regional locations
- Conduct swallowing assessments and develop and implement individualised care plans
- Support consumers Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risk
- Liaise with the Food Service teams to assist in developing menu options for resident’s individual needs
- Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives to ensure best practice operations
- Design and deliver nutrition and hydration education programs for staff and external stakeholders
The many benefits
- Fantastic support from the Director of Nutrition & Hydration, Senior Speech Pathologist and collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Focus on quality over quantity – not a KPI driven role
- Great job satisfaction! See the ongoing impact your work has on residents’ quality of life
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Be appreciated - we know our staff are integral to achieving our vision and are committed to employee wellness
- Competitive remuneration package including access to retail discounts
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Post graduate experience overseeing an adult dysphagia management case load is highly desirable
- Own a reliable car, have a full license and willing to travel to metro and regional homes as required
- Empathetic, flexible, resilient, conscientious, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Influenza vaccination (or willing to obtain) and unlimited working rights in Australia
What next
Apply now to express your interest. If you have any questions, please contact Kamala on 0482 189 604 or via kamala.gracie@hallprior.com.au.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Compassionate people, dedicated to care.
