Exercise Therapist

Location: Oakville, ON Schedule: Casual Part Time

• In this role you will:
• Travel to various sites in a day to provide coverage for staff for both planned and unplanned time off
• Independently lead group exercise and falls prevention programs in a group setting (you are not working under the scope of a PT)
• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors that focus on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance
• Provide a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, improve awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities, develop an understanding of risks, falls prevention strategies, post-fall injuries, as well as increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility and quality of life
• Prepare and maintain progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produces data as requested
• Be responsible for classroom setup and ensuring participants are able to enter the program site
• Attentively monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control practices for equipment
• Support and participate in the development and implementation of programs and objectives
• Accurately collect data for reporting
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or College Diploma in related fields
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification
• Must have a full drivers license, reliable car and willingness to travel between sites throughout the region
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset
• Apply today!
• Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information.
• Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
• Accommodation Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
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