Student Admin Support - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Part-time

Department: Complex Continuing Care

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
As an integral member of the therapy team at Bickle, the responsibilities of the Communicative Disorders Assistant include the following: communication therapy, leading group therapy, facilitation of mealtime assistance and dining programs, organising volunteers, supporting setup and take down of endoscopy equipment for swallow assessments, therapeutic feeding as directed by SLP, interaction with patients to train use of methods or devices for social interaction and life skills practice; creation of communication devices and displays; assisting therapists in treatment sessions; educating patients, caregivers, facilitators and others, as needed, including trouble shooting, facilitator strategies and communication tips; collaborating with therapists in the arrangement, setup and programming of equipment and materials; participating and assisting in team meetings, committees related to the service or patients program planning, team building, etc.; supporting and sharing clerical responsibilities with other team members; ensuring compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications:

Post graduate diploma in Communicative Disorders Assistant or equivalent
Teaching or clinical experience with nonspeaking and/or physically disabled persons
Skilled & Knowledgeable in programming of speech generating devices (SGDs)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to construct communication displays familiarity with Boardmaker & Microsoft Word software preferred

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.