We are currently looking for a Kinesiologist (KIN) for a Long Term Care client in Thunder Bay, Ontario.The Kinesiologist will provide customized and tailored exercise prescription guidance and physical activity recommendations based on resident-centered goals through one-on-one consultation and devise an appropriate follow-up plan within an interdisciplinary team.Job Duties:Participate in assessing and prioritizing referrals, ensuring resident(s) meet the criteria to receivetreatment and services.Perform and document general fitness, functional assessments and cognitive and/or exercise program progress notes for resident’s.Facilitate education sessions such as lift & transfer, body mechanics, active living.In collaboration with the physiotherapist, identify and refer complex cases to the physiotherapist for intake, assessment intervention consultation.Develop and facilitate cognitive and/or exercise programs; conduct and document pre and post-program functional and performance assessments.Effectively engage residents in participating in their rehabilitation; collaborate with the residents to identify priorities,
short-term and long-term goals.Participate in clinical huddles, identify and refer to appropriate clinical services and communicate client goals and plan of care within an inter-qualified team.Conduct self within the legal/ethical/professional obligations and requirements as set out from the College of Kinesiologists.Prepare quarterly reports and monitor daily statistical data to ensure statistics are reported to the Ministry of Health in a timely fashion.Qualifications:Registered Kinesiologist (Recognized member with the Ontario Kinesiology Association) and in good standing.Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.Ability to communicate well with the elderly, Physiotherapists/Healthcare Professionals, and teammates.Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.We appreciate all applications, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. (No Phone Calls).
📌 Registered Kinesiologist (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Arvan Rehab Group
📍 Thunder Bay
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