Jennifer Sieber
Summary
Professional with strong background in supporting audiology services, adept at patient care and operational tasks. Skilled in conducting hearing screenings, maintaining audiological equipment, managing patient records and working in a team-based setting. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment. Reliable and focused on enhancing patient experiences and ensuring optimal clinic performance. Advocate for CDTs and the role they play in supportive clinical work, professional development opportunities and mentorship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Disorders Technician
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Halifax, Canada
02.2021 - Current
- Leading the Newborn Hearing Screening Program at the IWK Health Centre providing services in both French and English
- Collaborating with hospital staff and consulting with Audiologists
- Scheduling appointment and ensuring appropriate follow-up for patients
- Attending to policies and procedures regarding documentation and chart organization; maintaining supplies and equipment
- Maintaining a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Training new staff on newborn hearing screening procedures, and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Completed over 7000 initial newborn hearing screenings
Communication Disorders Technician
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Dartmouth, Canada
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided French speech and language therapy services in person and virtually to children under the supervision of the francophone speech-language pathologist and preparing home program materials
- Provided and scheduled caregiver training programs to francophone families
- Supported children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through community and clinical-based services under the supervision of speech-language pathologists
- Lead a pilot project for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program to screen babies that were missed due to Covid onsite and offsite with success
Communication Disorders Technician
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Antigonish, Canada
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Conducted the Newborn Hearing Screening Program
- Provided speech and language and audiology services in French and English under the supervision of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist
- Prepared materials for sessions, home programming and caregiver coaching
- Responsible for calibrating and troubleshooting audiology equipment at the start of the day
- Scheduled appointments, maintained supplies and equipment, attended to policies and procedures regarding documentation and preparing charts in the EMR system
Practicum
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Truro, Canada
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Attained knowledge and experience in procedures for conducting the Newborn Hearing Screening Program, delivery of speech therapy to clients and the trained in audiology equipment
- Gained valuable experience working within the industry by applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Obtained hands-on experience in software programs such as the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) while increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Summer Student
Intact Insurance
Dartmouth, Canada
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Prepared and organized policies for distribution
- Responsible for sorting and prioritizing documents
- Responsible for reviewing and correcting errors in insurance policies
- Screening phone calls, answering inquiries and attending to clientele
Project Coordinator
Conseil Jeunesse Provincial de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Dartmouth, Canada
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Planned and organized logistics for the Francophone Canada Games for the Nova Scotia delegation
- Prepared a final report of the Games to be used as a guide for following editions
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
French Language Assistant
École du Carrefour
Dartmouth, Canada
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Created engaging activities to encourage students to speak French
- Familiarizing students with their French culture
- Supporting teachers in the classroom by offering helpful resources
Volunteer
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centre
Halifax, Canada
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Correlating documents for preparing activities for the children
- Entertaining children during caregiver training programs
- Entering data to monitor success of program
Volunteer
Les Jeux de l'Acadie
Dartmouth, Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with audio and visual supports during rehearsals and the singing competitions
- Responsible for changing and adjusting stage lights for each team
Education
Undergraduate Certificate - Disability Management
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2020
Graduate Certificate - Communicative Disorders Assistant Program
Durham College
Oshawa, ON08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology and French
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS04.2017
Skills
- Proficient in written and spoken English and French
- Experience working with a wide variety of clients and patients
- Collaboration with Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists and hospital staff in an interdisciplinary setting
- Mentoring and coaching new Communication Disorders Technicians, Audiologists and students
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Proficient in video conference software
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license
- Experience leading and working on various team projects
- Experience creating educational materials for staff, students and clients
Affiliations
- Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, 09/17 - Present
- Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada, 12/17 - Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Les Jeux de l'Acadie
05.2024 - Current
Communication Disorders Technician
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
02.2021 - Current
Communication Disorders Technician
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
10.2019 - 01.2021
Communication Disorders Technician
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
08.2018 - 09.2019
Practicum
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
01.2018 - 04.2018
Summer Student
Intact Insurance
05.2017 - 09.2017
Project Coordinator
Conseil Jeunesse Provincial de la Nouvelle-Écosse
05.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centre
09.2016 - 05.2017
French Language Assistant
École du Carrefour
09.2015 - 04.2017
Graduate Certificate - Communicative Disorders Assistant Program
Durham College
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology and French
Dalhousie University
Undergraduate Certificate - Disability Management
Dalhousie University