Audiology Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an Audiology Infant Hearing Screening assistant to support infant hearing screening services at WRHA Corporate - SSCY Centre. This role emphasizes hands-on screening activities and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure early identification of hearing issues in infants.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Rehabilitation Assistant program or an Audiology Assistant program (or be willing to enroll within one year), strong English

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program is required.
• Audiology Assistant program or willingness to enroll within one year.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with infant hearing screening at hospitals and community sites in Winnipeg.
• Travel to provide infant screenings as needed.
• Maintain documentation and support Audiology services as required.

Skills

Strong English communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Approved Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Audiology Assistant Program or willing to enroll

High school Manitoba Standards

Tools

Computer basics

Medical terminology

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - SSCY Centre

Department / Unit: Audiology Infant Hearing Screening

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 09/21/2026

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Previous experience working with infants/children in a health care setting.
• Minimum of three yearsdirect related experience would be an asset.
• Experience working with communication disorders and deaf and hard of hearing people would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Completion of an approved Rehabilitation Assistant Program.
• Completion of Audiology Assistant Program or willingness and ability to enroll in such a course through distance education and completion within one year.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Basic computer skills and Medical Terminology required.
• Successful completion of the in-house training provided by supervising Audiologist in accordance with training standards.
• Successful completion of refresher training as per established protocol.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid driver’s license and access to/use of a vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong English oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to provide infant screening at hospitals and community locations in Winnipeg.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.