Part Time Exercise Facilitator- Alzheimer Society of Brant Haldimand Norfolk Hamilton Halton
6 hours per week
Duties
The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton (ASBHNHH) is the local community agency dedicated to supporting families living with dementia. The ASBHNHH values work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We respect, honour, and celebrate the diversity in our community.
Under the direction of the Team Lead, Exercise Programs, this enthusiastic and self-motivated individual will provide exercise classes in the community that are adaptable to the varying degrees of the participant abilities that enables them to maintain an independent lifestyle. This position is currently vacant.
The classes take place during the daytime, and the schedule is as follows:
Mondays – Paris (Telfer Place) – 9:20am
Tuesdays – Paris (Telfer Place) – 9:20am
Wednesdays – Brantford (Seasons) – 9:00am & 10:00am
Thursdays – Paris (Telfer Place) – 1:00pm
Fridays – Paris (Telfer Place) – 9:20am
Responsibilities:
- Sets up the room for programs and cleans up after each class
- Facilitates the exercise program and motivates participants throughout
- Ensures the completion of sign-in sheets at each class and forwards the information to the Team Lead
- Maintains a current knowledge of dementia, chronic diseases and exercise/fitness as it pertains to the health and well-being of individuals
Qualifications
- College degree/diploma in recreation or a health-related field is required
- Minimum two (2) to three (3) years experience in fitness instruction with persons living with dementia and older adults
- Must have valid standard CPR and first aid certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training is an asset
- Ability to speak a second language is an asset.
Eligibility
- Vulnerable sector police check issued within 3 months of the hiring date.
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to HR@alzda.ca
If you would like assistance with your job search or in applying to this position, please contact SOAR Community Services at 519-756-7665 or employerservices@soarcs.ca and let us know how we can help!