Communication disorders assistant
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Various locations
- School or educational institution/establishment
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer evaluative tests
- Develop information materials for patients
- Examine the patient
- Follow through on treatment programs with patients
- Help medical examiner in charge
- Help physical therapists
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
- Perform general clerical duties
- Process files and paperwork
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Audiology
- Speech therapy
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers