Exercise Specialist Tft Pain Mgmt - Thunder Bay, Canada - St Joseph's Care Group

St Joseph's Care Group

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Bargaining Unit:
OPSEU

Status:
Full Time TEMPORARY

Department:
Pain Management Program

Site:
St. Joseph's Health Centre

Shifts:
Days

Rate of Pay:
$ $44.57

per hour

The Exercise Specialist, as a member of an interprofessional team, works to enhance the quality of life of individuals by assisting them in maintaining, preventing and/or rehabilitating many of the physical and psychological problems that can be attributed to illness, disease, chronic disease, sport and work related injuries, aging, and long periods of inactivity.

With the interprofessional team, the Exercise Specialist is responsible for assessing a client's movement, skills, performance and physical functional abilities in order to establish an impression of their abilities.

The Exercise Specialist works to establish maintenance, preventative and rehabilitative exercise programs that are directed at enhancing physical performance, movement, motor skills and psychological well-being, with the goal of enabling clients to increase their independence, improve their physical functioning, quality of life and participation in activities of daily living.

The Exercise Specialist also acts as a consultant to other disciplines and outside agencies.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Baccalaureate university degree or equivalent from an accredited Kinesiology/Human Movement Studies/Physical Education program
Registration with The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario is strongly encouraged
Membership in Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA) and Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) is strongly encouraged
Training and/or knowledge of chronic disease selfmanagement processes and techniques
Knowledge and experience with the decision guide model of care, motivational interviewing and strengthsbased approaches to care, psychosocial rehabilitation and the principles of selfmanagement
Knowledge and experience working with an adult population with serious and persistent health concerns, and the development, execution and evaluation of treatment plans utilizing SMART goals

Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of the emotional, sociological, behavioural and psychological factors associated with human movement, exercise and physical activity
Strong assessment, intervention and treatment skills
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _

_Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._
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