Communicative Disorders Assistant

**Job Number**:
J0525-0699

**Job Title**:
Communicative Disorders Assistant - Rehabilitation Services

**Department**:
Allied Health

**Job Type**:
Casual

**Job Category**:
Healthcare Professional

**Union**:
OPSEU Paramedical

**Open Positions**:
1

**Date Posted**:
May 22, 2025

**Closing Date**:
May 29, 2025

**Salary**:
$32.60 - $37.27/Hour

**Hours of Work**:

- as scheduled
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Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value _Trust, Courage and Teamwork_. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) provides clinical therapy as defined and outlined by a Registered Speech Language Pathologist. The CDA develops treatment and activities, based on the goals established by the Speech Language Pathologist, and documents the same in the treatment log.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of a 2 year college diploma or an undergraduate degree is required
- 12 month Communicative Disorders Assistant Program Certificate required
- Membership in the Communicative Disorder Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC) preferred
- Minimum of one year of adult communication disorder experience preferred.
- Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, professionalism and respect for confidentiality
- Must be able to perform all the duties in the position description
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills
- Excellent attendance record
- Ability to transport materials (up to 20 lbs.), or push a patient in a wheelchair
- Ability to sustain intense listening/mental concentration
- Ability to make frequent changes in body position
- Good visual skills
- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

Accomodation in the Workplace
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially._

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.
- OSMH is a mínimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital._** As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.**

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