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Registered Kinesiologist

Registered Kinesiologist

Arvan Rehab GroupThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

We are currently looking for a Kinesiologist (KIN) for a Long Term Care client in Thunder Bay , Ontario.

The Kinesiologist will provide customized and tailored exercise prescription guidance and physical activity recommendations based on resident-centered goals through one-on-one consultation and devise an appropriate follow-up plan within an interdisciplinary team.

Job Duties :

  • Participate in assessing and prioritizing referrals, ensuring resident(s) meet the criteria to receive

treatment and services.

  • Perform and document general fitness, functional assessments and cognitive and / or exercise program progress notes for resident’s.
  • Facilitate education sessions such as lift & transfer, body mechanics, active living.
  • In collaboration with the physiotherapist, identify and refer complex cases to the physiotherapist for intake, assessment intervention consultation.
  • Develop and facilitate cognitive and / or exercise programs; conduct and document pre and post-program functional and performance assessments.
  • Effectively engage residents in participating in their rehabilitation; collaborate with the residents to identify priorities, short-term and long-term goals.
  • Participate in clinical huddles, identify and refer to appropriate clinical services and communicate client goals and plan of care within an inter-professional team.
  • Conduct self within the legal / ethical / professional obligations and requirements as set out from the College of Kinesiologists.
  • Prepare quarterly reports and monitor daily statistical data to ensure statistics are reported to the Ministry of Health in a timely fashion.

    • Qualifications :

  • Registered Kinesiologist (Recognized member with the Ontario Kinesiology Association) and in good standing.
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate well with the elderly, Physiotherapists / Healthcare Professionals, and teammates.
  • Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
  • Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
  • Valid TB Test and / or Chest X-Ray is required.

    • We appreciate all applications, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. (No Phone Calls).

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