Exercise Assistant Cardiac Rehab Clinic

**Work Type**:Part Time
- For more than 90 years St. Mary’s General Hospital has fostered a culture of innovation, compassion and respect. With this vision, St. Mary’s has developed an environment that inspires people to perform to the best of their ability. Passion, excellence and innovation are deeply embedded in all we do. St. Mary’s uses these principles to foster a healthy, supportive work environment that cares for the well-being of our community - mind, body and spirit. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. In addition, you will join a team dedicated to making St. Mary’s the safest and most effective hospital in Canada.New employees must provide documentation of a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. **Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.
Work Schedule:Monday to Friday
- For more than 90 years St. Mary’s General Hospital has fostered a culture of innovation, compassion and respect. With this vision, St. Mary’s has developed an environment that inspires people to perform to the best of their ability. Passion, excellence and innovation are deeply embedded in all we do. St. Mary’s uses these principles to foster a healthy, supportive work environment that cares for the well-being of our community - mind, body and spirit. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. In addition, you will join a team dedicated to making St. Mary’s the safest and most effective hospital in Canada.New employees must provide documentation of a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. **Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.
**Position Summary**:
The Exercise Assistant actively participates during the regular exercise and resistance training classes and assists the Registered Kinesiologist in the management of the client’s exercise prescription in the Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program. The Exercise Assistant performs ongoing assessment of assigned clients, and communicates pertinent information to the Registered Kinesiologist; leads warm-up exercises and monitors exercise intensity/duration during supervised exercise classes and demonstrates understanding of, adherence with, and commitment to, client safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for clients.

**Position Responsibilities**:
Lead clients in weekly exercise classes and small-group resistance training exercises (cardiac and COPD)

Instruct and educate clients on exercise safety and follow through of care plan as directed by the Registered Kinesiologist

Lead or participate in exercise-focused education sessions

Support the client assessment process

**Position Requirements**:
Minimum completion of a two-year community college program in Fitness/Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management or recognized equivalent required

A minimum of one to two years practical and related experience or training required

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Certified Personal Trainer and/or Fitness Instructor Specialist and Personal Trainer Specialist Certificate

Knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation with a minimum of one year clinical experience preferred

Knowledge of resistance training principles for the cardiac population

Ability to work well in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to meet client and program needs

Demonstrated commitment to the values of service, responsible stewardship, community responsiveness and respect

Good attendance is required
- SMGH fosters a culture of inclusiveness, patient and staff safety. All reasonable accommodations will be made for this position.**Application Instructions:
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. SMGH requires all new hires to submit a valid Criminal Record Check that may include a Vulnerable Sector Screen prior to start date.

SMGH is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact the HR Administrator, 519-749-6578 ext. 6669.