communication disorders assistant

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate. Urban area. School or educational institution/establishment. Children's program.

Tasks:

• Administer evaluative tests.
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities.
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Excel.
• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Windows.
• MS Word.

Area of specialization:

Speech therapy.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Work under pressure.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Creativity.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can