EXT-Exercise Therapist

Lifemark; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation company in Oakville is seeking an Exercise Therapist to join their team. The role involves traveling to various locations to provide coverage, leading group exercise programs, and implementing education tailored for seniors to improve mobility and quality of life. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. Experience with seniors and group programming is an asset. Join us to make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification is required.
• Must have a full driver’s license and a reliable car.
• Willingness to travel between sites is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various sites to provide coverage for staff.
• Lead group exercise and falls prevention programs.
• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors.
• Monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports and metrics.

Skills

Experience with seniors & group programming

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or College Diploma in related fields

Job description

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Exercise Therapist to join our growing team!

Location: Oakville, Mississauga/Halton and surrounding regions. Start date: Immediately. Schedule: Casual.

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
• This position would also provide experience working as Rehabilitation Therapist under the supervision of an PT/OT to deliver 1-1 treatments that are focused on maximizing a client's functional abilities and provide strategies around activities of daily living, memory and cognitive functioning and perception.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or College Diploma in related fields
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification
• Must have a full driver’s license, reliable car and willingness to travel between sites throughout the region
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset
• Bilingual Preferred

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 [e-mail].