Kinesiologist - Chronic Disease-Kinésiologue-Maladies chroniques - Repost
About The Position
The Kinesiologist - Chronic Disease is an integral part of the team responsible for providing primary health care to clients with chronic diseases or at risk of developing such diseases, which can be partially prevented or managed through physical activity. The kinesiologist specializes in implementing physical exercise programs and health-related behavior modification, adopting a strongly person-centered approach to promote active participation in self-care. Kinesiology is the science of human movement, encompassing both its physical and behavioral aspects. Kinesiologists promote and implement best practices in prevention, assessment, and intervention to improve and maintain physical fitness, health and well-being, as well as performance and functional capacity in the areas of physical activity, sport, recreation, work, and daily living activities. Kinesiologists possess essential knowledge and skills to contribute to the entire continuum of care related to chronic diseases, at both individual and community levels. As their contributions extend from health promotion and disease prevention to intervention and rehabilitation, collaboration with other health professionals is essential. The incumbent exercises an appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities, methods to be used and measures to be adopted to deal with unusual issues. The functions of the position are performed in a manner consistent with the vision, mission, values and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working as a Kinesiologist with chronic disease states, management and safety issues related to physical activity and clinical exercise physiology.
- Previous experience assessing health and fitness levels and prescribing exercise.
- Previous experience providing one on one behavioral counseling for lifestyle change with an adult population.
- Bachelor of Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Science (or equivalent) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
- Completion of the CSEP - CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification; must be kept current.
- Completion of the CSEP - CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist) certification obtained within 2 years of hire; must be maintained thereafter.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential (English/French).
- Knowledge of primary care within a primary health care context and working within a health care team.
- Knowledge of applied exercise psychology.
- Knowledge of behavior change counselling and client focused approaches and strategies.
- Knowledge of community development principles.
- Knowledge of cultural diversity and health determinants.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with an inter- professional team, physicians, management and staff within the region as well as appropriate external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Responsibilities
- Implementing physical exercise programs and health-related behavior modification.
- Adopting a strongly person-centered approach to promote active participation in self-care.
- Promoting and implementing best practices in prevention, assessment, and intervention to improve and maintain physical fitness, health and well-being, as well as performance and functional capacity.
- Contributing to the continuum of care related to chronic diseases at both individual and community levels.
- Collaborating with other health professionals.
- Determining work priorities, methods, and measures to deal with unusual issues.
- Performing functions in a manner consistent with the vision, mission, values, and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
