Communicative Disorders Assistant

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Communication Disorders Assistant implements Speech-Language treatment programs and documents patient progress in the Health Record as per established Hospital Guidelines and under the supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Monitors and progresses patient’s therapy program as needed within the range directed by the SLP
• Constructs alternative and augmentative communication systems boards and instructs patient in their use
• Completes workload measurement and Minimum Data Set (MDS) reporting as per Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines and RHC policy
• Reviews the patient’s health record for appropriate information and maintains accurate documentation
• Performs care coordination in audiology regarding consults and/or referrals
• Performs routine maintenance on therapy materials and equipment
• Assists in planning and carrying out Hospital educational programs related to Speech-Language Pathology
• Prepares therapy material for both individual and group therapy sessions

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Graduate of a Communicative Disorders Assistant/Communication Health Assistant/Speech Language Pathology Assistant program from a recognized college required
• Membership in the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC) preferred
• Experience in a Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital and/or Acute Care Hospital preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with geriatric, neurological and MSK conditions
• Active involvement in own continuing education
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written in English
• Effective verbal and written communication to successfully work with all levels of the organization
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Hours: Monday - Sunday; various rotating 7.5 hour shifts; 8:00-16:00 (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $28.562 - $32.876 per hour

Date Posted: August 1, 2024

Internal Applicants Due by: August 8, 2024

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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