Communication Disorders Assistant - Part-Time

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, Allied Health & Clinical Services and working as a member of the outpatient Community Stroke Rehab (CSR) team, the Communication Disorders Assistant is responsible for the provision of high quality rehabilitation to a patient or group of patients.

The Brockville General Hospital Stroke Program supports and champions stroke best practices across the care continuum, contributing to the Brockville General Hospital’s mission of collaborating for exceptional care. The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team is an integral component of the stroke continuum of care.

Community Stroke Rehabilitation is person-centered, coordinated care provided by an interdisciplinary team with stroke specific expertise, who are informed by best practice guidelines. Person-centered care is delivered in the setting(s) that best meets the needs of the person with stroke, their family and caregivers. The team, in collaboration with other service providers, provide therapy, education and support to achieve functional recovery and optimize community reintegration.

The Communication Disorders Assistant is an unregulated health care professional responsible for collaborating with the CSR team to provide high-quality rehabilitation services. The Assistant will practice under the guidance and direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist.

The Communication Disorders Assistant is expected to maintain competence and skills through participation in on-going continuing education and quality assurance activities. They will participate in-service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centred environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

• Communication Disorders Graduate Certificate
• Current B.L.S. Healthcare Provider (C)
• Aphasia Institute’s Supported Conversations for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™) preferred
• Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred

• Experience working with stroke and/or neurological rehabilitation populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Canadian Stroke Best Practices
• Experience in both hospital and community service delivery is an asset

• Understanding of the role of regulated and unregulated healthcare professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitation
• Experience in implementing treatment plans for patients with stroke/neurological disorders as prescribed by the SLP
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, gait aids, and wheelchairs
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and practice collaboratively within an inter-professional team
• Motivated team player with excellent organizational and planning, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills
• Able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Client, family and caregiver service-oriented, able to work effectively with diverse populations/groups
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills using different mediums, such as telephone, in-person and video
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues and community services
• Able to support clients in their homes or in a community environment
• An understanding and appreciation of rural communities, including Indigenous perspectives, and the ability to navigate transitional services when needed
• Evidence of continued professional growth and/or professional development
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft applications and working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the electronic medical record
• A valid Ontario driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle and auto insurance