Audiologist

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced:

Audiologist

Temporary Full-Time;  Starting June 2025

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Care, the Audiologist is responsible for the provision of Audiology services to long-term care residents and private community-based clients. The Audiologist will work professionally in a team-focused environment, upholding the vision, mission, goals and objectives of Perley Health, and adhering to all policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses resident and community client needs through interview, clinical observation, problem solving, and standardized/non-standardized testing to determine treatment goals.
• Following the review and analysis of the assessment data, a treatment program and intervention plan is developed, implemented and evaluated to facilitate client goals.
• Documents all clinical assessments, treatments, and communications in the electronic medical record.
• Provides a written report to referral source when required.
• Completes applications and other forms related to funding for Audiology services from third parties.
• Assists in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs related to Audiology.
• Participates in internal and external committees related to clinical services and is an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides education to staff related to Audiology scope of practice.
• Communicates updates on Audiology services to staff.
• Provides guidance and education to residents, staff and family members to ensure proper use of prescribed hearing aids or other assistive devices.
• Provides training to reception team about completing simple repairs for hearing aids.
• Maintains competence by attending workshops, in-services and educational programs relevant to professional practice.
• Completes administrative duties as needed to support professional role (e.g., photocopying, faxing documents, typing reports, maintaining filing systems, etc.).
• Maintains administrative records and statistics.

Education & Experience:

• Master's of Audiology, member of College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required, most recently as an Audiologist.

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and anticipate needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates good judgement and discretion in handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to promote efficient processes in the work environment.
• Conduction of hearing assessments
• Prescription of hearing aids and other hearing-related assistive devices
• Repair of hearing aids
• Experience with Auditory Processing Disorders, auditory training, tinnitus, and decreased sound tolerance is an asset

Please forward your resume and cover letter, outlining your background and experience with each key responsibility to be considered for the role.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials.