Speech & Language Therapist

Job Ref.No: 
10173
Location: 
Contract Type: 
Permanent Part Time
Publish Date: 
Thursday, 12 January, 2017 - 00:00 to Saturday, 11 February, 2017 - 00:00
Salary Min: 
1
Salary Max: 
1

Speech and Language Therapist - Cork (Part-Time)

We are now recruiting for a Part-Time Speech and Language Therapist based in the Cork region. The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities in the Care of the Elderly setting:

  • assess the case history of each client
  • devise and carry out appropriate assessments with each client
  • source medical equipment solutions as appropriate and document all recommendations
  • work with other health professionals such as nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, GP's etc
  • liaise and communicate with clients’ families and other relevant parties
  • maintaining up to-date notes to include client symptoms, treatments and progress

The person should possess the following skills:

  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • good practical skills
  • ability to work in a team
  • an inquiring and creative mind
  • problem-solving

Prerequisites:

  • Experience in providing Speech and Language Therapy to the elderly population
  • Degree qualified
  • Membership of the IASLT
  • 3 years experience working as an Speech and Language Therapist in the public or private sector