Communicative Disorders Assistant| Full-Time| 82 Buttonwood Ave -BUT SLP-Rehab

Requisition Number: 8874

Position:  Communicative Disorders Assistant 

Status:  Full-time 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: 3West THP-UHN RCC  

Role Level: AH06.2 $35.75-$41.15

Site: THP-UHN RCC 

Work Model: On-Site

Hours of Work/Shift: 8-hr day shifts Monday to Friday

Posted: November 11, 2026

Internal Deadline: November 18, 2026

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Care Centre – Church and THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre.  Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. 

About our Unit and the Position: 

UHN RCC is a 124-bed standalone rehab facility.  We provide service to a wide range of rehab patients including not limited to ortho, medical/surgical, neuro, stroke and ABI rehab with a full complement of interprofessional team members. The facility is located at 82 Buttonwood Ave, a satellite site of Trillium Health Partners.   

The Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) works under the direction of a supervising Speech- Language Pathologist (S-LP).  The CDA conducts direct, individual and group therapy to patients. The CDA also conducts speech & language screens as well as hearing screens. The CDA may be responsible for administration and clerical duties as well as preparing and maintaining therapy materials. CDA also coordinates and sets up video fluoroscopic swallow studies and assists with the procedure as required. CDA’s may be involved in all areas of the hospital where speech and swallowing remediation is provided.   

We are a skilled group of rehabilitation healthcare professionals who strive for excellence in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Our goal-focused therapy guides our patients in their journey to independence and reintegration into community. Our team works diligently towards improving the physical, cognitive and communication problems caused by an injury or illness.  We work with our patients to improve their quality of life and support their desire to return to meaningful activities. Our patient’s success is optimized by self-motivation, active participation and family support. 

 Position Summary: 

 This position is accountable to support inpatient Speech-Language Pathology (S-LP) services at RCC Buttonwood for communication, swallowing and cognitive communication needs of rehab patients.   

  Job Description: 

• Work with a large interprofessional team including but not limited to S-LP’s, Physicians, other health professionals, clerical staff and volunteers 
• Provide direct treatment to patients after assessment and treatment programs have been designed by the supervising S-LP. 
• Work closely with other heath disciplines in an interprofessional approach to functional recovery and optimization of life participation as it relates to communication, cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing.  
• Document and report to S-LP regularly regarding patient progress, goals, change in performance and updates. 
• Conduct, without interpretation, speech and language screens. 
• Educate staff, family, clients and community. 
• Prepare and maintain therapy materials. 
• Manage SLP service supplies and materials.  This includes checking inventory and ensuring sufficient supplies and materials are in working order for assessment and treatment.  
• Coordinate booking, transport and set up for Video fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), if applicable to the site.  
• Conduct mealtime observations for diet tolerance and report findings to S-LP. 
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings and family conferences and reporting information to S-LP.  
• Assist S-LP in research projects, in-service training and family or community education. 
• Assist with departmental operations: data collection, record keeping, safety procedures, maintenance of supplies and equipment. 
• Attend staff meetings as required.  
• Ensure all hospital and departmental policies and procedures are followed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Ensure that duties stay within the scope of practice as outlined by CASLPO. 

Qualifications: 

Formal, minimum education required:  

Undergraduate degree in a related field from an accredited institution, followed by a college level program as a Communication Disorders Assistant from an accredited institution. 

Previous related or special experience necessary:  

• Previous experience working with adults with communication and swallowing impairments 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written communication. 
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development 
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary care team is an asset. 

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. 

 Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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