Exercise Therapist

Job summary

The Exercise Therapist will independently lead group exercise and falls prevention programs for seniors across multiple sites. They are responsible for implementing mobility and strength-building programs, monitoring resident safety, and maintaining accurate progress reports.

Job details

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: Mississauga/Halton region and surrounding areas Schedule: Casual Part Time 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 Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or College Diploma in related fields * First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification * Must have a full drivers license, reliable car and willingness to travel between sites throughout the region * Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset Apply today! Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca [https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifemark.ca.mcas.ms%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=e7ffe35d039ce12aced95cab95798a9db8b638a5e91690b35d1d5a29776d3a72]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 talent at lifemark.ca [https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=http%3A%2F%2Flifemark.ca.mcas.ms%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&McasCSRF=e7ffe35d039ce12aced95cab95798a9db8b638a5e91690b35d1d5a29776d3a72] #LI-DNP

What you’ll do

The Exercise Therapist will independently lead group exercise and falls prevention programs for seniors across multiple sites. They are responsible for implementing mobility and strength-building programs, monitoring resident safety, and maintaining accurate progress reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or a related College Diploma, along with First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications. A full driver's license and a reliable vehicle are required for travel between various service locations.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Exercise Therapy
• Falls Prevention
• Kinesiology
• Group Programming
• Mobility Training
• Pain Relief
• Strength Training
• Balance Training
• Data Collection
• Progress Reporting
• Infection Control
• First Aid
• CPR
• AED
• Employment Equity
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Fall Prevention
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Innovation
• Rehabilitation
• Pain Management
• Personal Health Records

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Exercise Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists