Exercise Instructor - Toronto, Canada - Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit community services agency. Since 1976, we have provided community support, home and personal health care services in a holistic manner to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with medical needs in the Greater Toronto, York, and Mississauga regions.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the support of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors and the physically disabled; 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

TITLE:
Exercise Instructor

TERM:
Full-time/Part-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver and present exercise and fall prevention classes to clients in the community in a safe environment; including preclass preparation and setup and postclass wrapup and cleanup
Facilitate information sessions as required
Follow all safety guidelines for fall prevention, elopement prevention, infection controls, etc.
Complete all essential documentation accurately and within time requirements
Travel to and from various locations within the Scarborough and Richmond Hill region
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree/Diploma in Kinesiology, Physiotherapy Assistant, Activation, or related education
Certified Senior Exercise Instructor from a accredited institution preferred
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required
Previous experience working with older adult and seniors with mobility issues in a community setting is an asset
Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.
Flexible working hours with availability to work evenings, and weekends
Proficiency in English; a second language commonly used by our clients, such as Cantonese/Mandarin, is an asset
Some lifting and transfer
Occasional tasks may be physically demanding; e.g. lifting, transferring, etc.
Access to a vehicle and able to drive is an asset
Valid certification in First Aid and CPR
Current vulnerable sector check (completed within one year)

COVID-19 Precautions:

Carefirst has mandated a COVID19 vaccination policy in place unless with exemption on a medical or other protected ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code._
Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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