Infant Hearing Screener

ErinoakKids Center for Treatment and Development • Oakville, ON

2d • CA$32 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

ErinoakKids is seeking an experienced Infant Hearing Screener to join the Infant Hearing Program (IHP). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing newborn hearing screening services throughout the western portion of the Central West region, including Guelph, Fergus, Kitchener/Waterloo and surrounding communities. This position requires regular travel between community clinics, partner locations, and EOK sites. The successful candidate must be highly organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and comfortable managing a mobile caseload across multiple sites. The Infant Hearing Screener provides hearing screening services to infants and young children in accordance with Provincial Infant Hearing Program protocols. The role includes family counselling regarding screening outcomes, documentation, equipment management, administrative support functions, and collaboration with the Clinical Services Supervisor (CSS) for the coordination of community-based screening clinics.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in a health-related field, Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Communicative Disorders Assistant program, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with infants, children, and families in a healthcare or community setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and family-centred care skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems for Caredove and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel throughout the region.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities across multiple clinic locations.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience performing Infant Hearing Program hearing screenings is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario Infant Hearing Program protocols and screening pathways.
• Experience using hearing screening equipment and related documentation systems.
• Previous experience working in community-based or mobile health service delivery programs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct Infant Hearing Program screening experience and demonstrated knowledge of newborn hearing screening processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct infant hearing screenings in accordance with Provincial Infant Hearing Program protocols.
• Provide clear and compassionate counselling to families regarding hearing screening results, follow-up recommendations, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and data entry in Caredove.
• Close coordination with CSS of community-based screening clinics throughout the region.
• Ensure screening equipment is maintained, transported, and used according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with hospital and community partners to support timely access to hearing screening services.
• Adhere to ErinoakKids policies, health and safety practices, and privacy requirements.
• Travel regularly throughout the west region of Central West, including Guelph, Fergus, Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding communities, as well as at EOK sites as needed.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be required to complete a vulnerable sector search.
• All prospective ErinoakKids employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree