- Mississauga East
- Mississauga West
Position title
Communicative Disorders Assistant
Description
At Developing Hands Pediatric and Family Services, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to children and their families. Developing Hands has been servicing the community for over 14 years as leaders in providing Therapy to children and their families across Ontario. Our multidisciplinary team of exceptional Therapists are dedicated to fulfilling their passions for enhancing children’s functional performance and independence in everyday activities. We provide a holistic family centered approach for all services offered. At Developing Hands, we strive to offer a supportive and positive environment for service providers on the team.
As a Communicative Disorders Assistant at Developing Hands Pediatric and Family Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct, one-on-one therapy sessions under SLP supervision to infants, children and adolescents (ages 0-18) with a variety of diagnoses while adhering to the policies and procedures of the company. Services can be offered In-Home/Schools/Daycare (across the GTA), In-Clinic (two clinic locations in Mississauga) and or Virtually (all across Ontario).
Responsibilities
- Provide speech and language intervention under SLP supervision for children who present with a broad range of communication disorders.
- Manage an assigned caseload and contribute to the quality of care to clients through adherence to the professional standards of the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada.
- Build rapport with client families and provide family centered care.
- Support client families by providing training and resources to caregivers that will support the development of communication skills at home.
- Maintain regular contact with client families and keep them informed of treatment plans.
- Collaborate and consult with supervising SLP and other professionals.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant Program;
- Registered with the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC);
- Professional liability insurance;
- Two years of clinical experience working with children an asset;
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;
- Experience with clinical pediatric population an asset;
- Well-developed clinical skills;
- Exemplary organization and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting;
Job Benefits
- An opportunity to be a part of an established team of passionate Service Providers that strive to provide the highest quality of family centered services.
- An opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic therapeutic experience to children and families.
- Highly supportive administrative and management team.
- Competitive and rewarding pay scale with constant opportunity to grow.
- Supportive orientation to the company, policies and procedures with Covid guidelines.
- Flexibility in scheduling clients.
- Opportunities to enhance clinical and non-clinical skills as a Service Provider.
- Opportunity to work in an environment with a code of ethics and conduct in line with CDAAC standards.
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $35.00-$60.00 per hour
Contacts
careers@developinghands.com
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time, Part-time, Contractor
Beginning of employment
Immediate
Industry
Healthcare
Job Location
Working Hours
Flexible
Base Salary
CAD$35-CAD$60 Per hour
Date posted
October 25, 2023
Valid through
March 31, 2024
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