Exercise Therapist (Winnipeg)

Exercise Therapist (Winnipeg)

18 Aug
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Lifemark Health Group
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Winnipeg

18 Aug

Lifemark Health Group

Winnipeg

Job Description Lifemark Seniors Wellnessis 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.

Lifemark Seniors Wellnessis 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 cutting-edge 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: Mississauga, ON Schedule:Permanent Full Time

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

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 attalentat lifemark.ca

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📌 Exercise Therapist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Lifemark Health Group
📍 Winnipeg

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