communicative disorders assistant
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Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
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October 10, 2024
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RNS Health Care Services Inc.
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*COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS ASSISTANT (CDA)*
RNS Health Care Services Inc.
*Who We Are Looking For:*
RNS Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with school-aged children in school-based environments within the York Region District and Catholic School Boards. We are looking for someone who can support speech-language pathologists in delivering engaging and effective therapeutic services to children with communication disorders. If you enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and are motivated by making a difference in children?s lives, this role is perfect for you!
*A Day to Day Look at the Role:*
As a Communicative Disorders Assistant, your day will be filled with hands-on activities that make a real difference in the lives of children. You?ll implement therapy or treatment plans designed by supervising speech-language pathologists, ensuring each session is engaging and tailored to the needs of the client. You?ll conduct both individual and group therapy sessions, utilizing creative and motivating techniques to support the children?s communication progress.
On any given day, you?ll collaborate with the children?s families, school staff, and clinicians to ensure everyone is aligned on the client?s goals and progress. You?ll maintain up-to-date client records, documenting key milestones and regularly communicating with the supervising clinician to keep everyone informed.
Additionally, you?ll prepare materials for therapy sessions, such as visual aids and progress reports, and assist with the development of individualized treatment plans. Team meetings will be part of your routine, where you?ll contribute to case discussions and treatment planning, while continually improving your knowledge through ongoing professional development.
If you are passionate about helping children thrive through communication support, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic and caring team!
*What You Need to Succeed:*
* A minimum of 1-year experience working with school-aged children in a clinical or homecare setting.
* Diploma from an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant program.
* Proof of professional liability insurance.
* Membership or eligibility for membership with relevant professional associations is preferred.
* Valid Ontario driver?s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
* Proof of valid auto insurance.
* Completed Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the past 6 months.
* 2-step TB Skin Test (Mantoux) completed within the last 2 years.
* Ability to travel throughout York Region to serve clients.
* Knowledge of communication disorders and therapy techniques.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Proficiency with clinical software and technology for documentation and therapy.
* Understanding of privacy regulations and the importance of maintaining client confidentiality.
* Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Subject to our duty to accommodate under the Human Rights Code, we require all new employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 prior to commencing employment.
*About Us:*
RNS Health Care Services Inc. is an accredited organization of professionals providing concerned, competent and compassionate health care services within our community since 1985. Canadian-owned and operated, offering services such as personal support, homemaking, respite care, palliative care, nursing, foot care and community clinics. Our caregivers care for clients in their homes, hospitals, retirement and nursing home facilities.
*RNS Health Care Services Inc.* is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. Reasonable accommodations ar
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LocationNewmarket, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$28.00 to $35.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9482097856
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