Job Description

Ambulatory Services has an opportunity for a

COMMUINCATION DISORDERS ASSISTANT

PERMANENT PART-TIME

14 Bi-Weekly Hours \xe2\x80\x93 Day (Shifts may be subject to change)

OPSEU 583 Service Hourly Pay Rate: $31.00 - $35.69

Communication Disorders Assistant, who is under the supervision of the Audiologist will implement treatment plans. Reporting to the Operations Lead Clinic Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Audiology:

• Basic troubleshooting, cleaning, minor repair and maintenance of hearing aids
• Follow up sessions with hearing aid users to enhance hearing aid management
• Providing amplification systems to groups
• Delivering components of group aural rehabilitation classes, designed/assigned by the Audiologists

Non-clinical:

• Setting up/tidying up treatment area
• Maintaining materials inventory and the materials/equipment sign out system
• Tracking/submitting workload statistics
• Performing checks of treatment materials and equipment
• Requesting maintenance/repairs
• Attending staff meetings

General responsibilities:

• Contributing to the knowledge of others throughout the Centre regarding communication under the guidance of the Audiologists
• Contributing to the development of departmental procedures and assisting in departmental administration
• Educating other professionals, volunteers and members of the community about communication in collaboration with and under the guidance of the Audiologists
• Ensuring that equipment used for treatment and rehabilitation is properly used and safely maintained
• Providing statistical information as mandated by government and Centre administration
• Participating in professional development activities to maintain current professional practices

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Diploma from a recognized DCA college/university program or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of computers and programs, such as Word and Excel
• Experience in a geriatric and/or in a hearing care setting would be an asset
• Experience in Geriatric Audiology and audiological rehabilitation desirable
• Group education experience would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team effectiveness and client/family centered care
• Record of good attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection control protocols

Posting# 6796

Total Compensation

This is a unionized position with OPSEU 583.

• Hourly Range: $31.00 - $35.69
• 6 % Vacation
• Opportunity to enroll in the

(\xe2\x80\x9cHOOPP\xe2\x80\x9d) * Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (\xe2\x80\x98AODA\xe2\x80\x99). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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