Communicative Disorders Assistant (10116)

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York Region is seeking a dedicated Communicative Disorders Assistant to provide speech and language therapy to children. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in communicative disorders, a proven record of collaborative teamwork, and excellent communication skills. This role emphasizes work within schools and engaging families effectively. Opportunities for occasional evening workshops and flexibility in service delivery are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children providing school-based rehabilitation services is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Providing therapy to Kindergarten-aged children in articulation, motor speech, stuttering, and voice.
• Documenting in the Children Treatment Network’s shared electronic record.
• Engaging in regular communication with parents and caregivers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to offer services in more than one language

Education

Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma

Job description

Overview

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Position summary

The York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program is administered by Oak Valley Health (OVH). We provide a coordinated community-based speech and language service for children, birth to kindergarten entry. The program engages in collaborative service delivery with other community agencies such as Early Intervention Services, the Children’s Treatment Network and the York-Simcoe Autism Network. 48_Talent Acquisition Created with Sketch.

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. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be available : Work on Monday to Friday. Please note schedules are subject to change based on operational needs. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Salary Grid : YRSLP03 : $ - $ per hour

Responsibilities

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Performance

Providing occasional evening virtual workshops to parents and caregivers in the areas of articulation, motor speech, and stuttering. Services are primarily provided within schools throughout York Region during the school year, however, service is also provided within a clinic setting or provided to the family virtually during the summer months. Taking an active role in performing and maintaining professional practice standards, guidelines and activities. 48_ Customer Care Created with Sketch.

Patient care

Providing therapy to Kindergarten-aged children in the areas of articulation, motor speech, stuttering and voice who are eligible to receive school-based rehabilitation services, funded through the Children’s Treatment Network. Carrying a caseload under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist. Documenting in the Children Treatment Network’s shared electronic record. Engaging in regular communication with parents and caregivers in order to provide home programming to the family.

Requirements

Qualifications

Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma. Previous experience working with children providing school-based rehabilitation services is preferred. Valid driver’s license. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Ability to offer services in more than one language is highly preferred. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard. Demonstrates a 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.