Fitness Instructor, SMART Program - Casual

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario) Requisition Details : Employment Status : Casual

Program Name : SMART Program

Work Schedule : Days

Union / Bargaining Unit : OPSEU

On-Call : No

Existing Vacancy : Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Job Summary : The Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing client-centred, evidence-based, efficient care to individuals in their homes and community. The Fitness Instructor delivers exercises to clients under the direction of the Program Supervisor and / or designate associated with the program and in line with the certification standards. Key Responsibilities :

• Sets up physical class environment (chairs, equipment, etc.).
• Develops, modifies and delivers low-impact, safe and effective group or in-home exercises that prevent injury, reduce risk of falls and provide therapeutic benefits for older adults. Incorporates specific attention to underlying medical issues and associated risks for high-risk and / or frail older adults.
• Identifies and effectively utilizes tools and resources for relevant work (i.e. resistance bands, exercise balls, weights, music and other such program enhancers).
• Utilizes effective communication skills to obtain information from the clients, as applicable (i.e. when completing required paperwork with new participants).
• Promotes client independence through fitness and health promotion.
• Works toward fulfillment of client goals.
• Participates in on-going review of service delivery process and evaluation.
• Attends educational in-services that are deemed appropriate by Program Supervisor.
• Provides fall prevention education as directed by Program Supervisor and / or designate.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Working conditions and physical demands : This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements. Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants) : If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity : Kinesiologist, Physiotherapy Assistant, Exercise Therapist, PTA

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