About this role
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: Oakville, Mississauga/Halton and surrounding regions
Start date: Immediately
Schedule: Casual
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
- Bilingual is an asset
Apply today!
Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca 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
Other facts
About Lifemark Health Group
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country.
We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields.
We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services.
Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark.
We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work.
Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019.
You belong here. Join our team!
What you'll do
- The Exercise Therapist will independently lead group exercise and falls prevention programs for seniors, focusing on increasing mobility, reducing pain, building strength, and improving balance across various sites. Responsibilities also include preparing progress reports, ensuring classroom setup, and monitoring residents while promoting safe equipment use and infection control.
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