Director of the Program for Active Living (PAL) - Kinesiologist

Schlegel Villages Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elder care is seeking a Kinesiologist as the Director of the Program for Active Living in Windsor, Ontario. The successful candidate will lead and evaluate comprehensive operational policies and programs, support team members, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance resident care. Join us in redefining elder care through an innovative and supportive environment focused on holistic health.

Benefits

Personal & Professional Growth

Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Discounts at Village Services

Team Appreciation Events

Access to Financial Hardship Program

Loans and Scholarship Programs

Retirement Savings

Uniforms & Aspiration T-Shirts

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitation.
• Member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
• Experience working in a Long-Term Care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the development of the Village PAL program.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders regarding therapy services.
• Evaluate PAL programs and support PAL Students and Volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Degree in Kinesiology

Membership in College of Kinesiologists of Ontario

Current Heart Save Level of CPR

Job description

Our Village of Aspen Lake, located in Windsor, Ontario, has an exciting opportunity for a Kinesiologist, DIRECTOR of the Program for Active Living to join their village team.

At Schlegel Villages, you can be YOU while being part of OUR Family.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

• Personal & Professional Growth - We grow 8 out of 10 leaders internally
• Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
• Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Discounts at Village Services
• Team Appreciation Events and Points Program
• Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund - Financial Hardship Program
• Loans and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement Savings
• Uniforms & Aspiration T-Shirts

To be successful as our new Director of the PAL, you will:

• Have a Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitation
• Member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
• Provide leadership and direction for the development, and evaluation of comprehensive operational policies and programs for the Village PAL program
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including the LHIN regarding OT / PT services, vendor relations for application resident equipment, external service providers for additional therapy / exercise programs
• Provide leadership, support, and evaluate PAL programs and projects including restorative, restraints, falls, care conferences, and research to practice initiatives
• Participate in Village interdisciplinary team meetings or committees as appropriate, while communicating and working in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members
• Provide leadership to the PAL Coordinator and support PAL Students, Volunteers, and contracted therapy services who assist with the PAL program
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the role

It would be an asset if our new PAL Coordinator has:

• Experience working in a Long-Term Care setting
• Current Heart Save Level of CPR

As a new Director of the PAL Program, you will:

Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of care to our residents. You will work as a key member of our Village Leadership Team and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ needs and advocate for their active participation in decisions about their physical care.

You can be you while being a part of our family.

At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change. We believe our success and residents’ satisfaction depend on YOU and our teams.

We aim to provide all community members, including our team members, with a life-enriching experience. We are family owned and operated, committed to our mission: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community emphasizing optimal health and life purpose for each resident.”

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Schlegel Villages is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, youth, and newcomers to Canada.

We’d love to discuss what makes us different.