Registered Kinesiologist

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kinesiologist to join their team in Hamilton, Ontario. In this role, you will provide personalized exercise prescriptions and physical activity recommendations tailored to individual resident goals. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will engage residents in their rehabilitation journey, ensuring they receive the best possible care. Your expertise will help shape cognitive and exercise programs, while your strong communication skills will foster relationships with residents and healthcare professionals alike. If you're passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Kinesiologist in good standing with the Ontario Kinesiology Association.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize referrals for treatment and services.
• Develop and facilitate cognitive and exercise programs for residents.
• Prepare quarterly reports and monitor daily statistical data.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication with elderly

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Registered Kinesiologist

Job description

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

Schedule:

• 7-18 hours per week; 1-2 days per week

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 2 Step TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.

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