Kinesiologist (RPT 0.5) - Healthcare Professional

2 weeks ago


Sarnia, Ontario, Canada VON Canada Full time
About the Role

VON Canada is seeking a skilled Kinesiologist to join our team in a part-time capacity. As a Kinesiologist with VON Canada, you will have the opportunity to work with clients in their homes and community, providing client-centered, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide service consistent with the standards established by VON Canada and the provincial regulatory body.
  • Work with clients to set and achieve functional goals as applicable.
  • Develop in-home and group-based exercise programs that prevent injury and provide rehabilitative and therapeutic benefits for senior clients.
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver falls prevention education for the Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) program.
  • Conduct complete, relevant assessments and re-assessments of the client and their environment as applicable.
  • Implement kinesiology strategies or interventions according to client needs as appropriate.
  • Document kinesiology processes clearly, concisely, accurately, and appropriately, according to regulatory and VON Canada standards.
  • Utilize effective interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client as applicable.
  • Promote involvement of client, family, or caregiver in determining health and service needs as appropriate.
  • Analyze and incorporate current research findings into practice.
  • Document rationale for referrals based on relevant, sound data and established guidelines.
  • Refer clients to other appropriate agencies, service providers, and disciplines as applicable.
  • Identify and utilize tools and resources for relevant work and manage these resources.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and act as a clinical resource and mentor for other team members.
  • Promote client independence through teaching and health promotion.
  • Utilize adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and families.
  • Share clinical knowledge to enable clients, families, and the community to make informed choices in determining health and service needs.
  • Practice in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canada and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
  • Participate in decision-making and follow up to promote continuous quality improvement.
  • Function in accordance with the VON policies, procedures, and strategic direction of VON Canada.
  • Collaborate with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice and maintain competence through continuing education and self-reflection.
  • Track and report the results of program plans on a timely basis to the relevant supervisor and internal stakeholders.
  • Work in partnership with community agencies and programs to support client needs.
  • Work towards service targets to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
  • Post-secondary degree in Kinesiology or equivalent program.
  • Current registration with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
  • Minimum 2 years related experience in the assessment and treatment of clients.
  • First Aid/CPR certification is required.
  • Knowledge and experience in program planning and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the social and health care services network and community resources.
  • Experience providing exercise programming for seniors is an asset.
  • Experience or understanding of the not-for-profit healthcare environment is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to observe and make effective assessments of clinical issues.
  • Able to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation, and development.
  • Understanding of effective coaching methods and their implementation to assist clients.
  • Commitment to providing an excellent customer experience.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Strong commitment to ongoing education.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow for effective engagement with clients, staff, and the public.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Effective time management skills that allow for the independent planning and organizing of daily work activity.
  • Ability to be independent with decision-making.
  • Ability to problem-solve and adapt kinesiology interventions as appropriate.
  • The capacity to adhere to strict confidentiality.
  • Able to articulate effectively knowledge of components of quality and risk management principles as they relate to clinical practices.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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