Program for Active Living (PAL) Coordinator - Kinesiologist

Schlegel Villages; Windsor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen im Bereich der Altenpflege sucht einen PAL-Koordinator mit einem Abschluss in Kinesiologie. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Gestaltung und Durchführung von Übungsprogrammen für Senioren sowie die Zusammenarbeit mit einem multidisziplinären Team. In einem unterstützenden Umfeld haben Sie die Möglichkeit, das Leben der Bewohner zu bereichern und ihre aktive Teilnahme an Entscheidungen über ihre Pflege zu fördern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Arbeit mit Senioren haben und einen positiven Einfluss auf ihre Lebensqualität ausüben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Abschluss in Kinesiologie mit Schwerpunkt auf psychomotorischem Verhalten.
• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Senioren und Personen mit Beeinträchtigungen.

Responsibilities

• Gestaltung und Implementierung innovativer kognitiver und physischer Übungsprogramme.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Physiotherapeuten zur Erreichung der Ziele der Bewohner.

Skills

Kinesiologie

Psychomotorisches Verhalten

Rehabilitationsübungen

Teamarbeit

Führungskompetenz

Education

Abschluss in Kinesiologie

Job description

Program for Active Living (PAL) Coordinator - Kinesiologist

Job Category: Therapy Services

Requisition Number: PROGR024355

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• Posted: April 24, 2025
• Full-Time

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The Village at St Clair located in Windsor, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Full-Time Program for Active Living (PAL) Coordinator to join their Retirement team.

This will be a temporary contract position for approximately 1 year.

You can be YOU while being part of our FAMILY.

Responsibilities

1. Have a Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on psychomotor behaviour and exercise rehabilitation.
2. Design and implement innovative cognitive and physical exercise programs for residents, both individually and in groups.
3. Collaborate with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure resident goals are met.
4. Complete resident transfer assessments.
5. Collaborate with external partners to provide exceptional service to residents.
6. Provide leadership and supervision of Kinesiology Co-Op placements, students, and volunteers assisting with the PAL program.
7. Facilitate educational sessions such as lift & transfer, body mechanics, and active living.
8. Display a caring and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and team members.
9. Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Registration with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
2. Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation, regulations, and best practices.
3. Experience and/or desire to provide educational sessions/seminars.
4. Demonstrated experience working with seniors and/or persons with cognitive or physical impairments.
5. Experience working in the retirement and long-term care sector (e.g., school placement).

Our Commitment

Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and deliver the highest quality of care. Work as part of our 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. The success of our villages and resident satisfaction depends on YOU and our teams.

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

Schlegel Villages complies with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform the hiring leader.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from newcomers, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, youth, and newcomers to Canada.

We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.