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Job Title:

COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS ASSISTANT, CPT

Posted Date:

2025-07-09

Closing Date:

2025-07-23

Functional Discipline:

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 39840CG

JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS ASSISTANT, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE/ MULTI-SITE
HOURS OF WORK: ON CALL AS NEEDED, MONDAY-FRIDAY

POSTING DATE: 09 July 2025
CLOSING DATE: 23 July 2025

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $32.473 TO $34.181 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. Travel between sites required.

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

Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

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