Bilingual Communicative Disorders Assistant, Temporary Full Time, Allied Health, Labelle

Home and Community Care Support Services; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ottawa seeks a Communicative Disorders Assistant to support Speech Language Pathologists. The ideal candidate will assist with implementing treatment plans and maintaining therapeutic equipment. This role requires bilingual communication skills and supports work-life balance with a hybrid working model. Starting salary ranges from $33.021 to $37.163 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation packages

Development opportunities

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant program.
• Two years of related rehabilitation/community care experience.
• Experience in Stroke and/or Neuro rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under SLP direction.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatment programs.
• Research clinical tools and maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced communicative disorders assistant seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness andwork-life balance.

What will you do?

The Communicative Disorders Assistant provides therapy assistance and administrative support to Speech Language Pathologist employees

Primary Responsibilities :

• Implements treatment plans with patients under the direction of registered Speech Language Pathologists (SLP).
• Assists SLPs with patient assessments and treatment programs, in accordance with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASPLO).
• Researches clinical tools / aids / materials to assist the registered therapists in delivering patient services.
• Maintains related equipment and supplies on a regular basis by inspecting, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment used by patients and schedules equipment calibration / repairs.
• Assists with setting up therapeutic tools / devices / assistive equipment for intervention, as required by SLPs.
• Maintains organization of storage areas for therapy equipment and supplies to ensure that items are easily accessible.
• Monitors inventory levels, and orders equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Maintains digital tool updates, iPad updates and online inventory tracking systems.
• Creates and maintains patient files in accordance with ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain policies and procedures and CASPLO guidelines.

Team / Department : Allied Health

Hours of work : 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm – Monday to Friday

FTE : 1.0

Starting Salary : $33.021 / hr. - $37.163 / hr.

Length of Temporary Assignment : December 15, 2025

Affiliation : OPSEU

Reporting to : Manager, Patient Services

Office Location : Labelle

What must you have?

Completion of an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant program from a recognized post-secondary institution

Related rehabilitation and / or community care experience normally attained over a period of two years.

Experience in Stroke and / or Neuro rehabilitation will be considered an asset

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge :

Knowledge of equipment, modalities, materials, and intervention processes used in the provision of speech language pathology services

Familiar with rehabilitation principles and clinical terminology used in interventions

Knowledge of applicable CASPLO professional guidelines

Skills and Abilities :

Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are required to effectively exchange information with a variety of internal and external contacts and to complete required documentation

Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability

Ability to deal with demanding interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner

Ability to effectively exchange information with a variety of internal and external contacts

Tact and diplomacy when dealing with complaints from patients, their family members / caregivers, knowing when to consult with higher authority

A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is require

Fluency in English and French is required.

Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm (35hrs / week)

We offer flexible work options, this position will have a hybrid model of work with a combination of in-office and telework.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance . In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer :

Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits

Valuable development opportunities

Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan

Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement between Ontario Health atHome, Champlain and OPSEU and starting salaries range from $33.021 / hr. - $37.163 / hr.

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.