Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
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Position: Fitness Instructor (Casual)
Region: London and Middlesex
Description: Employment Status: Casual
Program Name: SMART and Falls Prevention
Work Schedule: Days
On-Call: No
Job Summary:
The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes to clients under the direction of the Program Coordinator and/or Physiotherapist (PT) associated with the program and in line with the certification standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads fitness classes.
- Works toward fulfillment of client goals as outlined on assessment.
- Participates in on-going review of service delivery process and evaluation.
- Attends educational in-services that are deemed appropriate by PT and/or coordinator.
- May provide fall prevention education as directed by Coordinator and/or regulated professionals.
- Reports any situations that are deemed inappropriate to their PT/coordinator.
- Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures.
- Reports any defect in any equipment which may endanger themselves or others.
- Functions and reports in compliance with the OHS legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures
Education, Designations and Experience:
- High school graduate.
- CCAA Certification as a Seniors Fitness Instructor and/or equivalent is required at the time of hire or within 3 months from time of hire.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults including experience teaching specialized classes for chronic conditions i.e. Osteoporosis, Parkinson Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis etc. is an asset.
- Experience promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
- Experience working in an assisted living environment i.e. recreation therapy is an asset.
- Bilingual in French/English is an asset.
Other:
- Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle Insurance.
- Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen is required.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Salary: To be negotiated
Terms of Employment: To Be Negotiated
Deadline for Application: Friday, May 31, 2024
How to Apply: Visit https://jobs.jobvite.com/von/search?r=ON%20-%20South%20West&l=&c=Other%20Healthcare%20%2F%20Client%20Support%20Roles&q=fitness%20instructor
Location: London and St. Thomas
Profession Type: Other Regulated Health Professions