Workshop Instructor (Personal Care Workshops & Body Mechanics Workshops)

Job summary

Facilitate practical workshops on personal care and body mechanics for students pursuing healthcare or education assistant careers. Deliver hands-on instruction to build student confidence and competence in essential patient-handling and care skills.

Job details

Stenberg College is an industry leader with an excellent reputation amongst health care and human service professionals. We take pride in everything we do and truly care about the success of our students. We have an immediate opening for a Workshop Instructor (Personal Care Workshops & Body Mechanics Workshops) in Surrey, BC! About the Role Body Mechanics Workshops: The Body Mechanics Workshop will provide students with practical instruction on safe body mechanics to prevent injury. The workshop focuses on protecting themselves and clients when lifting, transferring, and positioning clients, and supporting clients using mobility aids. Workshop content may vary depending on the program and the students’ future career needs, allowing instruction to be tailored to the specific student group. Personal Care Workshops: The Personal Care Workshop prepares students in our Education Assistant program to use safe and respectful approaches to essential care and assistance skills, including personal hygiene and grooming, oral care, and assisting with bathroom and toileting routines. * Location: Surrey, BC * Employment Type: Part-Time, Contract * Schedule: These workshops are offered several times throughout the year, with each workshop running for approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the program and student group. * Compensation: $50 per hour What You Will Do: The successful candidate will facilitate Personal Care and/or Body Mechanics workshops for students preparing for careers in healthcare or school environments. The facilitator will deliver hands-on, practical instruction designed to build students’ confidence and competence in essential personal care and safe patient-handling skills. Qualifications: * Must be a member in good standing with their relevant professional body (BCCNM or the BC Care Aide Registry) * Must have a minimum of five years current experience as either a Health Care Assistant (HCA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) * Prior teaching experience is an asset Our Core Values: We are guided by values that shape everything we do: * Connectedness and Inclusivity * Collaboration and Innovation * Accountability and Integrity * Adaptability and Responsiveness * Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Stenberg College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may face barriers. We believe that diversity strengthens our team, encourages innovation, and fosters a more compassionate workplace. Want to learn more about Stenberg College? Please check out our website at stenbergcollege.com [http://www.stenbergcollege.com] Please note, although we appreciate all applications, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

What you’ll do

Facilitate practical workshops on personal care and body mechanics for students pursuing healthcare or education assistant careers. Deliver hands-on instruction to build student confidence and competence in essential patient-handling and care skills.

Requirements

Must be a member in good standing with BCCNM or the BC Care Aide Registry. Requires a minimum of five years of current experience as a Health Care Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.

Listed skills

• Facilitation · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal care
• Body mechanics
• Patient handling
• Instruction
• Facilitation
• Health care
• Mobility aids
• Hygiene
• Grooming
• Oral care
• Toileting assistance
• Toileting
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Accountability
• Oral Care
• Compassion
• Adaptability
• Teaching
• Innovation
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Mechanics
• Mobility Aid
• Personal Care

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Workshop Instructor
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides