Exercise Instructor- WSIB Specialty Clinic

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

As an Exercise Instructor, your primary duties will include: providing exercise instruction (under the supervision of a Physiotherapist); assisting with the ongoing development and evaluation of the service model of the WSIB Specialty Clinic including educational information, progression of patient exercise programs and work hardening programs; conducting components of assessment and re-assessment (as appropriate); ensuring consistency in approach for patients by assessing and identifying patients goals, planning, implementing and evaluating patient progress with other team members; practicing within the program’s standards of care; performing patient care documentation in accordance with professional standards (as applicable) and hospital policy; participating and facilitating patient/family education utilizing adult education principles and motivational interviewing; complying with and committing to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital policies and procedures, including responding to emergencies; ensuring a safe environment for all patients, staff, students, volunteers and visitors.

This role requires travel to all Halton Healthcare sites to support the WSIB Specialty program.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration with and a member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
• Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from a recognized university
• Minimum of 3 years direct exercise instructional/progression related experience with WSIB worker population
• Excellent goal setting, exercise progression and assessment skills
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and coaching techniques
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients and team members
• Experience with organizing, coordinating and overseeing large volumes of patients in a short period of time
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and leverage sound clinical decision-making
• Well-developed conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Power Point)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $28.562 to $32.876 per hour

Date Posted: October 18, 2024

Internal Applications due by: October 25, 2024

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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