Job Description
Summary of Duties:
The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) supports the Audiology, Cochlear, Vestibular and Hearing Aid Center staff by providing interventions to enhance communication abilities of hearing impaired clients, treated in these clinics. Working under direct supervision of designated senior Audiologists, the CDA works collaboratively with clients, families and the inter-professional team, contributing to evidence-based best practice. The CDA maintains workload measurement data and documents via electronic systems according to the model of care practiced at Sunnybrook.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform cochlear hearing aid troubleshooting, maintenance and care
- Perform training/orientation on use of equipment and assistive listening devices
- Manage equipment and inventory
- Perform administrative functions as assigned
- Participate in clinical education of CDA students
- Participate in committees and quality improvement workgroups
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/skills:
- Post–graduate certificate or diploma from a CDAAC recognized Communicative Disorders Assistant Program
- Member in good standing with CDAAC
- Interest in working therapeutically with our complex hearing impaired population
- Ability to function in an inter-professional setting required
- Well-developed skills in time management, problem solving, and communication required
- Previous experience working with the hearing impaired population, particularly those requiring cochlear implants
- Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care
- Competency with EMR/OSCAR, Microsoft Office and Excel required
- Familiarity with tablet technology an asset
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