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

Local Health Integration Networks; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Ottawa is seeking a Communicative Disorders Assistant to provide therapy assistance and administrative support. You will implement treatment plans, assist with patient assessments, and maintain therapy equipment. Ideal candidates have relevant experience and communication skills, along with fluency in English and French. This role offers a starting salary of $33.021/hr. - $37.163/hr. and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Attractive comprehensive compensation packages

Valuable development opportunities

Membership in a defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans with patients under the direction of registered Speech Language Pathologists.
• Assists SLPs with patient assessments and treatment programs.
• Maintains related equipment and supplies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Fluency in English and French

Education

Completion of an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOMEAre 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 employeesPrimary 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.