Stay Well Program Assistant

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a Stay Well Program Assistant to support group exercise and social programming as part of Stay Well and lead the LHIN Program. The role requires a health/wellness diploma, and a preferred degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology.

CPR/First Aid Level C certification and experience with frail elderly are valued. You will design and deliver exercise programs, facilitate groups, coordinate activities, and liaise with the Stay Well Coordinator to adapt

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in Health Wellness Fitness or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology/Health Sciences preferred.
• Current Kinesiologist registration preferred.
• Certified in Group Exercise Leadership and/or Personal Training (CSEP/CanFitPro preferred).
• CPR/First Aid Level C certification current.
• At least 1 year of relatable experience.
• Experience with frail elderly or special populations.

Responsibilities

• Leads small and large group exercise programs for special populations and frail elderly under guidance.
• Adjusts programs to match participants' physical and mental abilities.
• Designs and leads LHIN-funded exercise programs for attendees.
• Develops and executes Stay Well health promotion and recreation calendars.
• Reviews participant progress with Stay Well Coordinator and adapts programs.
• Supports daily program flow, setup, cleanup, and patient transfers as needed.
• Contributes to snack breaks, social events, and intake assessments for new clients.

Skills

Group Exercise Leadership

Personal Training/ Conditioning

CPR/First Aid Level C

Frail Elderly Care

Program Design/Implementation

Group Facilitation

Safety & Quality

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Community College Diploma in Health Wellness Fitness

Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology/Health Sciences (preferred)

Kinesiologist Registration (preferred)

Job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR00924

Department:

Retail Be Fit and Stay Well

Job Type:

Casual, Part time

Work Environment:

In-Person

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$30.4265 - $35.2731

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-06-23

Closing Date:

2026-06-30

Position Summary

The role of the Stay Well Program Assistant is to assist in the facilitation of group exercise/social programming as part of the Stay Well program and lead the LHIN Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in Health Wellness Fitness or equivalent


• Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology Exercise Physiology Health Sciences is preferred


• Current Kinesiologist registration is preferred


• Certified in Group Exercise Leadership and/or Personal Training/Individual Conditioning (CSEP preferred OFC CanFitPro)


• Current certification in CPR/First Aid Level C


• 1 year of relatable experience


• Working with but not limited to special populations in particular frail elderly adults


• Creating and implementing exercise programs that reflect the needs of the population


• Working within a group setting where safety and quality of program are top priority


• Leading and facilitating small and large groups


• Demonstrated knowledge of various medical conditions prevalent among special populations particularly the frail elderly. Examples can include but are not limited to arthritis osteoporosis Parkinson’s musculoskeletal neurological and cognitive conditions etc.


• Must be flexible to adjust program instruction to the level of capability of participant population while maintaining the physical and mental health objectives of the program and providing an enjoyable experience for participants


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that reflect the values of SJHH including dignity respect service justice responsibility and enquiry


• Effective communication skills for providing instruction to participants


• Ability to lead groups with consistent enthusiasm patience and compassion

Responsibilities

• Leads small and large group exercise programs for special populations and in particular the frail elderly under the guidance and as designed by the Stay Well Program Coordinator


• Adjusts program deliverables to accommodate the physical and mental capabilities of program participants


• Designs and lead LHIN funded exercise programs at a level appropriate for the class attendees


• Takes lead in designing and executing the health promotion and recreational calendar of The Stay Well Program which are planned month to month for clients


• Meets with the Stay Well Program Coordinator to review participant progress and provide feedback on necessary adjustments or modifications to programs to accommodate physical / mental capabilities of participants


• Follows up on participants that were absent from the LHIN and Stay Well Program classes


• Communicate changes in health status of Stay Well Program clients accordingly to Stay Well Program Coordinators


• Assists the Stay Well Program Coordinator with the daily flow of the program by assisting with program set-up and clean-up executing patient transfers portering patients etc. as required


• Assists the Stay Well Program Coordinator in the provision and supervision of patients’ snack break and in the planning and execution of social events


• Completes intake assessments of new clients signing up for the Stay Well Program as assigned by the Stay Well Coordinator


• Creating promotional material such as presentation flyers news paper ads and other forms of media to raise awareness of the Stay Well and LHIN programs


• Participates in all other duties as assigned by the Stay Well Program Coordinator and Program Manager

Reason for Posting

This is for a new vacancy

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.