Communicative Disorders Assistant

1 week ago

St Thomas, Canada St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Full time

**POSITION: Communicative Disorders Assistant**

**UNIT: Speech Language Department**

**STATUS: Regular Part Time**

**SALARY: $32.95 - $37.93**

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The Communicative Disorder Assistant (CDA), under the direction and guidance of a Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP), enhances the communication skills and swallowing ability of patients in partnership with their families and community. This is achieved through prevention, education, treatment, consultation, and management of communication disorders/delays and swallowing difficulties.

**HOURS**:
This position must be available to work days, all shifts on weekends and/or statutory holidays. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department and meet the non-availability requirements of the Collective Agreement as well as accept short notice relief calls.

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:

- Completion of post graduate Communicative Disorders Assistant program and/or completion of a post-secondary diploma / undergraduate degree with emphasis in communication disorders, linguistics, human anatomy and physiology, social sciences, or human services curriculum
- Current member of Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC)
- Minimum of three (3) years’ clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting preferred
- Specialized knowledge and experience working with adults with communication disorders and swallowing impairments;
- Specialized knowledge of stroke rehabilitation
- Ability to recognize the limits of the scope of practice as outlined in the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO) guidelines for use of support personnel
- Keen interest in using a goal oriented and patient-centered approach to patient care
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
- Innovative critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and make decisions
- Computer skills that support the utilization of online tools/apps, Microsoft Office programs and the Cerner Electronic Patient Record
- Ability to adapt to changes in assignment throughout a shift, follow instructions and proactive to departmental initiatives
- Highly team and customer focused with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers
- Physical ability to perform assigned duties
- Demonstrated acceptable previous performance reflective of STEGH's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis in accordance with STEGH’s Attendance at Work Program.

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