Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Communicative Disorders Assistant - SODR & Day Program  Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities   Req Number HEA-25-00018   Open Date 3/11/2025   Number of Openings 1   Department Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Teams   Work type Regular Full-time  Salary band Band D ($30.97 - $38.72/hr)  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 03/27/2025  Description Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually. Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada. Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth. This position supports both the Specialized Orthopedic and Development Rehab (SODR) unit (0.5 FTE) and the Day Program (0.5 FTE). Specialized Orthopedic and Development Rehab (SODR) unit cares for children with mobility and movement impairments related to the musculoskeletal system. While in hospital, clients have access to a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, child and youth workers, social workers, therapeutic recreation specialists and other team members. The team works together to provide patients and families with the best possible quality care. Discover more about the unit here. The Day Program at Holland Bloorview provides medical monitoring by qualified staff and allows clients to continue their in-hospital therapies, attend school and return home to their families in the evenings. Clients and families can use the program to transition home after a long hospital stay or as an alternative to staying at the hospital. Learn more about the program here Key Responsibilities Provides client and family-centred care, which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented Respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences Bases practice on direction provided by the Speech-Language Pathologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures Carries out the Speech-Language Pathology designated programs to individual clients or groups of clients who are being seen for augmentative and alternative communication and documents client progress Provides education to clients, caregivers and other professionals under direct supervision by the Speech-Language Pathologist Develops materials for use with individual clients. Participates in on-the-job training and continuing education/professional development where appropriate Documents accurate workload statistics Collects relevant data as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist Maintains clean, safe equipment and materials and assists in reviewing inventory Attends and participates in staff meetings Communicates in a timely and effective manner with team members and clients Provides client/caregiver training, follow-up and equipment preparation under the supervision of the primary clinician Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution with the clinical staff Adheres to Centre/professional charting guidelines Utilizes research information to support evidence based practice Actively engages in clinical supervision of students in Communicative Disorders Assistant programs Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices Other duties as assigned Qualifications Graduate of a Communicative Disorders Assistant program Previous job-related experience required (or practicum experience for new graduates) Experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities preferred Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting is preferred Familiarity and experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, specialized hardware and software preferred Strong organizational, problem-solving, verbal, written and interpersonal skills Self directed learner who demonstrates initiative Ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities Knowledge of speech, language and communication strategies for intervention and training Ability to modify delivery of program activities based on client’s interest and abilities   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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