Communicative Disorders Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide communication therapy and lead group therapy sessions
• Facilitate mealtime assistance and dining programs
• Organize volunteers and support endoscopy equipment setup for swallow assessments
• Perform therapeutic feeding as directed by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
• Train patients in the use of methods or devices for social interaction and life skills
• Create communication devices and displays
• Assist therapists in treatment sessions and educate patients and caregivers
• Collaborate with therapists on equipment programming and material arrangement
• Participate in team meetings and patient program planning
• Ensure compliance with patient safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• Post graduate diploma in Communicative Disorders Assistant or equivalent
• Clinical or teaching experience with non-speaking or physically disabled persons
• Proficiency in programming speech generating devices (SGDs)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to construct communication displays using Boardmaker or Microsoft Word

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to transit and UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion
• Various corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and insurance

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and a world-leading research institution. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN consists of several major hospitals and research institutes dedicated to discovery, education, and exceptional patient care.