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Job Title:

COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS ASSISTANT,CPT

Posted Date:

3/3/2023

Closing Date:

None specified

Functional Discipline:

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000028490CC

JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS ASSISTANT, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART-TIME
DEPARTMENT: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: ON CALL AS NEEDED

POSTING DATE: 20 June 2022
CLOSING DATE: 24 June 2022

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $27.319 TO $28.757 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the Manager, the Communications Disorders Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist. The Communications Disorders Assistant is responsible for assisting in the provision of quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of a Communication Disorders Assistant program from a recognized College.
o Good computer skills, including knowledge of Board Maker to design and produce augmentative communication tools.
o Able to work independently in carrying out communication screens, hearing screens and given therapy programs.
o Other assigned duties as provided by the Speech Language Pathologist.
o Must be willing to receive training on safe lifting and transferring of patients.
o Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills.
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays and have access to a vehicle.
o The successful applicant will be required to travel between sites.
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Recruitment Specialist: Christine Callaghan

It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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