Minds in Motion Facilitator

Minds in Motion Facilitator - Temporary Contract (8 weeks, 2 hrs/week)

The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Durham Region. We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients to achieve our mission to improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their care partners.

We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, social service workers, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation staff, and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners.

We promote an equitable and inclusive environment that is healthy and discrimination-free and recognizes and respects the personal worth, dignity and diversity of our staff, volunteers, students, and Board members. We respect the values and beliefs of all who gather in our organization.

Our values include 
collaboration
and 
respect
 and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

Under the direction of the ASDR Active Living Coordinator, the Minds in Motion Facilitator will be responsible for the delivery of the weekly Minds in Motion ("MIM") program which includes facilitating the fitness component of the program.

What you will be doing

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, implements, and leads a two-hour social recreation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of older adults and persons living with dementia and their care partners including one-hour of physical fitness and one-hour of social recreation activities
• Abides by ASDR's program policies and procedures
• Completes and reports program attendance for participants and volunteers within 24 hours of each session
• Communicate to Active Living Coordinator any observances or concerns that could be affecting participants engagement or attendance at the program following each session for documentation purposes
• Includes the following components during fitness class; warm up, cardiovascular portion, balance, strength training, stretching and cool down
• Transports all required social recreation & fitness materials and assists with set up and take down of the fitness program
• Dress in proper attire for a leader of a fitness class; clean, tidy, and demonstrating adequate coverage
• Provision of low volume lyric-free music (ideally) and music suited to each exercise segment
• Collaborates with program volunteers to assist in the delivery of the MIM program
• Facilitation of a fun, safe social environment conducive to group cohesion and relationship building
• Assists with program evaluation in conjunction with the Active Living Coordinator
• Participation in ASDR orientation and training as relevant to Minds in Motion program

Relationships

The Minds in Motion Facilitator works as part of a multi-member team and has working relationships with Active Living Coordinator, Active Living Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator. They also maintain working relationships with clients, donors, professional colleagues, and community partners.

What you will bring along

Education & Formal Training

• Certification in good standing as a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
• Seniors Fitness Instructor Certification in good standing considered an asset
• Experience facilitating programs for seniors and/or persons living with dementia an asset
• Participation in the training provided by Alzheimer Society, specific to Minds in Motion including:
• DICE (Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise) Training
• Minds in Motion and program evaluation overview
• Specific training to the physical activity program curriculum

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications

• Certification in good standing as a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer (e.g., Senior Fitness Instructor Course)
• Senior Fitness Training certification or experience facilitating fitness programs for seniors an asset
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required
• Clear criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Check; conducted no more than 1 month prior to commencement of contract
• The Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain appropriate liability and errors & omissions insurance coverage in a minimum amount of $2,000,000.00
• Possess personal qualities of tact, discretion, maturity
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, time management and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers
• Superior communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Shows initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Demonstrates above average problem-solving abilities
• Works well as part of a team and is also able to set individual priorities
• Bilingualism considered an asset

Travel Requirements

• Valid Ontario Driver's license and insured vehicle available to travel throughout Durham Region

Physical Demands

• Ability to run fitness program for 45-60 minutes in length
• Assist with arrangement of furniture (tables/chairs)
• Carrying/distributing exercise equipment (e.g. weights) and other program supplies

To Apply

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Position is open until filled

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Applications will be accepted by
email only
. We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Indigenous Peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.