Speech Therapist | Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges

About Vivir Healthcare:

Vivir is one of Australia's leading healthcare providers in the aged care sector and the wider community. We make a difference to over 20,000 lives every week by providing staffing solutions in residential aged care facilities, as well as in the homes of elderly people and retirement villages

Our team has been working to improve the lives of elderly Australians for over 20 years, blending expert aged care services with a genuine commitment to high-quality care.



The Role

Due to growth within our business, we are currently looking for Speech Pathologists to pick up flexible referral work at aged care facilities and home care.
This position will see you providing assessments to post-stroke clients with a focus on the assessment, treatment and review of patients with Dysphagia.
If you enjoy work flexibility, this is the role for you - Pick your own hours and days of work and manage your own caseloads

Skills and Experience we are seeking

Demonstrated competency in assessment and management of swallowing disorders across different patient populations
Demonstrated competency in assessment and management of communication disorders across different patient populations
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to proactively seek assistance
Skills in prioritising and managing personal and professional demands through high-level time management skills
Ability to act within scope of practice in aged care (individual understanding of what this means)
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Understanding of the IDDSI standardisation system for diets/fluids in comparison to previous Australian standards

Job Description

Assess and diagnose swallowing and communication difficulties in adults
Help to improve mealtimes for residents in aged care facilities and in the community
Advocate for communication support for clients with communication difficulties
Work closely with clients, families and organisational staff to ensure optimum care needs are met
Devise, implement and revise relevant treatment programmes
Advise carers on implementing treatment programmes and training other professionals in therapy delivery
Assess communication environments
Monitor and evaluate service users' progress
Work with service users on a one to one basis, and in groups, to deliver therapy
Write and maintain confidential client service user case notes and reports, as well as information for service users, carers and other professionals
Manage a caseload taking account of priority service uers, successful outcomes and referral and discharge of service users
Work with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery


What We Offer

Excellent hourly rates
Immediate Start
Work when and where you want
Paid Car Allowance - Paid KMs from and to referrals in the Community
Great variety of work across Homecare and different award-winning aged care facilities
Friendly, fun and supportive team environment.


To be Considered

Full working rights in AUS
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent
Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Australia membership
2020 Flu Vac certificate
Certificate of currency for Professional Indemnity Insurance
Have a car and drivers' licence
Current AUS Police Check
Australian Business Number (ABN)


For more information, please send a CV through to charlotte@vivir.com.au or call 0404 989 049

SA: LHS 298364