Stay Well Program Assistant

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton•Area F (Chilako Valley/Dog Creek), BC

13d•CA$30 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Stay Well Program Assistant is to assist in the facilitation of group exercise/social programming as part of the Stay Well program and lead the LHIN Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. This position involves creating and implementing exercise programs, leading groups, and contributing to the health promotion and recreational calendar. The assistant will also be responsible for client assessments, creating promotional materials, and assisting the Stay Well Program Coordinator with daily operations and client follow-up.

Requirements

Completion of a community college diploma in Health Wellness Fitness or equivalent
Current Kinesiologist registration is preferred
Certified in Group Exercise Leadership and/or Personal Training/Individual Conditioning (CSEP preferred OFC CanFitPro)
Current certification in CPR/First Aid Level C
1 year of relatable experience
Working with but not limited to special populations in particular frail elderly adults
Creating and implementing exercise programs that reflect the needs of the population
Working within a group setting where safety and quality of program are top priority
Leading and facilitating small and large groups
Demonstrated knowledge of various medical conditions prevalent among special populations particularly the frail elderly. Examples can include but are not limited to arthritis osteoporosis Parkinson’s musculoskeletal neurological and cognitive conditions etc.
Must be flexible to adjust program instruction to the level of capability of participant population while maintaining the physical and mental health objectives of the program and providing an enjoyable experience for participants
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that reflect the values of SJHH including dignity respect service justice responsibility and enquiry
Effective communication skills for providing instruction to participants
Ability to lead groups with consistent enthusiasm patience and compassion

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology Exercise Physiology Health Sciences is preferred

Responsibilities

Leads small and large group exercise programs for special populations and in particular the frail elderly under the guidance and as designed by the Stay Well Program Coordinator
Adjusts program deliverables to accommodate the physical and mental capabilities of program participants
Designs and lead LHIN funded exercise programs at a level appropriate for the class attendees
Takes lead in designing and executing the health promotion and recreational calendar of The Stay Well Program which are planned month to month for clients
Meets with the Stay Well Program Coordinator to review participant progress and provide feedback on necessary adjustments or modifications to programs to accommodate physical / mental capabilities of participants
Follows up on participants that were absent from the LHIN and Stay Well Program classes
Communicate changes in health status of Stay Well Program clients accordingly to Stay Well Program Coordinators
Assists the Stay Well Program Coordinator with the daily flow of the program by assisting with program set-up and clean-up executing patient transfers portering patients etc. as required
Assists the Stay Well Program Coordinator in the provision and supervision of patients’ snack break and in the planning and execution of social events
Completes intake assessments of new clients signing up for the Stay Well Program as assigned by the Stay Well Coordinator
Creating promotional material such as presentation flyers news paper ads and other forms of media to raise awareness of the Stay Well and LHIN programs
Participates in all other duties as assigned by the Stay Well Program Coordinator and Program Manager