Infant Hearing Screener, Child Development Programs

**Land Acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

**COVID Statement**

**Who you are**:

- You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
- You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
- You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

**What we need**:
The Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program provides universal infant hearing screening, audiology diagnosis, family support services and communication programming. The Infant Hearing Screener will provide pre-discharge hospital and community screenings.

Responsibilities may include:

- Works with Manager and Coordinator to:

- Adhere to the MCCSS guidelines with regards to the use of a consent script for Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) and Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO) screenings.
- Complete on-line screening forms for all babies who were/were not screened, but provided consent for UNHS and NSO screens.
- Conducting newborn hearing screening tests (using ADPOAE and AABR technology) on children 0 to 3 months of age
- Providing information to parents whose child receives a “refer” result on the screening tests
- Use of the high risk indicators to recommend which children should enter our high risk monitoring service
- Works closely with hospital staff in coordinating and implementing hospital based screening protocol
- Ensuring community screening clinic results are completed following each clinic
- Using web-based referral management system to manage calendar and report screening results
- Using web-based schedule system (Homebase) to track personal screening schedule, clinics, availability and requests for time off.
- Maintaining equipment in good working order and ensuring supplies are available
- Adhering to infection control protocols
- Participation in meetings that pertain to their role as a hearing screener
- Confirm online scheduling system (Caredove) is working and families are booked for community screenings
- Implementation of hospital and community screenings
- Ensure data meets MCCSS timeline for entry.
- WORK SCHEDULE:_
- At least 2-3 days per week (M-F) (shift length will vary but not exceed 7.5 hours)
- At least 1-2 weekends per month (shift lengths will vary depending on the number of infants to be seen)
- The position will involve providing coverage at multiple locations across York and Durham Region

**Compensation**:
YRSLP03: $27.59 - $32.97 per hour

**What you bring to Oak Valley Health**:

- Completion of a Communicative Disorders Assistant or Early Childhood Education diploma or pediatric nursing is an asset
- Experience conducting infant hearing screening (ADPOAE and AABR) is strongly preferred (but not required)
- Experience working with young children (preferably infants) and their parents
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development with an emphasis on hearing and speech and language
- Effective public relation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sensitivity to people of different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Aptitude for learning and operating hearing screening equipment
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Proficient computer skills
- Fluency in English; second language is an asset
- Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
- Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
- Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabiliti