Communicative Disorders Assistant

Position Details

Posting #: 29398
Department: Retail Audiology
Employee Type:Regular, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union:Non-Union
Openings Remaining:1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday
Time of Day: Days
Shift: 7.5 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 08/10/2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Communicative Disorders Assistant – Audiology is to provide and support the Audiologists primarily with the retail services. This role works independently when seeing unscheduled retail hearing aid patients and assists with listening devices. The Communicative Disorders Assistant contributes to the successful functionality of the Department of Audiology within St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

The Communicative Disorders Assistant is responsible to the Manager, Audiology regarding general work performance issues and organizational and support services, and to the designated Audiologist(s) regarding any clinically related activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community College Diploma in the Communicative Disorders Program required
• Member of the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada is preferred
• Computer skills:knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the various populations served
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear understanding of their role as the Communicative Disorders Assistant
• Possesses good organizational skills to meet the concurrent demands created by being clinically responsible to more than one Audiologist at the same time
• Hearware software training required

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some responsibilities include the following:

• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) support
• Hearing Aid Orders/Repairs
• Hearing aid Drop in concerns
• Preparation of Hearing aid fitting orders
• Assist patients with our assistive devices area and bluetooth set up
• Pediatic assistance/team testing with Audiologist
• Workstation organization and supplies regularly checked and ordered
• Documents the elements of the clinical process in the health record
• Monitors and ensures the quality of healthcare practices
• Perform other duties, as assigned in accordance with professional standards and guidelines

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.