Communication Disorders Assistant

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of specialization

• Speech therapy

Additional information

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

Benefits

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