Position Summary

This position reports to the Manager of the program and is under the clinical supervision of Speech Language Pathologists within the program. The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) assists in direct and indirect client care and program support of speech and language services.

Required

• Communicative Disorder Assistant Diploma
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a CDA working with children.
• Knowledge of children’s speech-language development, including that of children with physical and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of family centred care.
• Knowledge/experience in the delivery of speech and language services through multiple means-ie individual, group, virtual, parent training.
• Knowledge/creativity in the development of augmentative communication materials (i.e. communication boards, theme boards, use of Board Maker etc.) and there use in treatment.
• Experience in working collaboratively with other team members.
• Organized (ability to manage caseload that includes multiple supervisors)
• Good time management skills
• Clear communication skills
• Availability to work extended hours
• Ability to travel to other sites.

Duties

• Provides direct client care through implementing speech-language pathology programs including individual, group, parent training, virtual services and screenings under supervision of the SLP.
• Assists in indirect client care including: scheduling of clients, preparing materials as requested, creating augmentative and alternative communication materials (i.e. communication books, picture boards, programming low tech devices); assisting in planning activities for individual and group sessions; supporting the client record.
• Assists in providing departmental support including organization, cleaning and storage of toys, materials and supplies; researching suppliers for specific tests, materials/resources as needed
• Completes clinical documentation and statistical reporting according to department protocol.
• Regular communication with supervising SLP’s regarding client’s progress.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as required
• Participates in public awareness and education activities related to speech and language services as requested
• Other duties as assigned

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Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Rarely – lifting average 5-10 pounds’ maximum 15 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling.
Mobility
• Required Often – prolonged sitting, and
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping.
Dexterity
• Required Often – prolonged fine finger movements,
• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping, eye/hand coordination, and
• Required Briefly – reaching with both hands.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.