Community Support Worker - Home Support Exercise Program (Summer Student)

Acclaim Health • Oakville, ON

90d

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Support frail older adults through a standardized exercise program distend to
improve strength, balance, mobility and endurance (training provided)
Encourage clients to complete exercises safely and to increase numbers of
reps as they progress
Support isolated older adults including those with memory impairment due to
dementia or other health conditions through walks or in-home visits
Participate in program evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Persons who are between 15 to 30 years of age are eligible
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee
protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be
legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or
territorial legislation and regulations
Currently enrolled in, or have completed post-secondary education in
Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or related program
Experience working with older adults, including those with dementia
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and insurance coverage in accordance with the
company policy.
Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within Halton Region

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong initiative and ability to work independently
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards
a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work
environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people
of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of
origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process,
please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this
process.

Requirements

• Persons who are between 15 to 30 years of age are eligible
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Currently enrolled in, or have completed post-secondary education in Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or related program
• Experience working with older adults, including those with dementia
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and insurance coverage in accordance with the company policy.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within Halton Region
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Support frail older adults through a standardized exercise program distend to improve strength, balance, mobility and endurance (training provided)
• Encourage clients to complete exercises safely and to increase numbers of reps as they progress
• Support isolated older adults including those with memory impairment due to dementia or other health conditions through walks or in-home visits
• Participate in program evaluation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed