Communication Disorder Assistant

2 weeks ago


Brantford, Canada Brant Community Healthcare System Full time

Exceptional Care-Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community

Why Choose BCHS?

Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support

Position Summary

Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.

The Communication Disorders Assistant (CDA) under the direction of the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), is accountable for participating in the screening and treatment of adults with swallowing and communication disorders. The Assistant will support the adult clients to help them achieve their maximum potential. Key responsibilities include participating in screenings, carrying out the prescribed treatment program as directed and taught, documentiing the clients' progress and reporting outcomes to the Speech Language Pathologist.

**Education Requirements**:
Completion of a recognized Communication Disorders Assistant College Program
Membership in the Communication Disorders Assistants Association of Canada is an asset

**Mandatory Qualifications**:
Minimum 2 years experience as a Communications Disorder Assistant is preferred

**Mandatory Competencies**:
Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting.
Demonstrated principles of safe patient handling
Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

**Primary responsibilities also include**:
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.



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