Company:- Speech Specialists
Position:- Communicative Disorders Assistant
Status:- Part Time Contract
Website:- www.speechspecialists.ca
The Speech Specialists are looking for an energetic and creative Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) in the Pickering area to provide speech therapy under the guidance and supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at our private clinic.
Duties & Responsibilities
CDA Duties:
- Provide therapy to clients of various ages (children, adults, and rehab patients) under supervision of Speech Language Pathologist
- Work with clients from different backgrounds and specialized populations.
- Collaborate and consult with SLP and other practitioners.
- Create and develop therapy materials as needed.
- Provide families with resources, information, and home programs.
- Assist with parent and client workshops.
- Participate in continuing education classes and workshops to remain current.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant Program OR have previous experience working with children/ paediatric population.
- Experience working with early language/ toddlers is highly preferred.
- Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are a MUST.
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
We thank all of you for applying, however only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Company Profile
The Speech Specialists are a highly experienced group of Speech Language Pathologists, Speech Language Assistants and Behavioural Therapists that provide therapy at our centre based locations for clients all across Southern Ontario. We provide individualized and comprehensive assessments as well as unique treatment programs for each of our clients. The Speech Specialists strongly believe in a multi-disciplinary and family centered approach to therapy.
Our goal is to provide a work environment that is collaborative, energetic, and welcoming to all our therapists and practitioners. Our vision is simple. Therapy should be accessible, convenient, family centered, and provided by practitioners that have a passion for helping others.