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About the Role

The Kinesiologist provides client-centered, evidence-based care to individuals in their homes and community, ensuring adherence to quality and risk management standards set by VON and the provincial regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Provides service consistent with the standards established by VON and the provincial regulatory body.
• Works with clients to set and achieve functional goals.
• Develops in-home and group-based exercise programs for senior clients, incorporating medical issues and risks.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers falls prevention education for the SMART program.
• Provides complete and relevant assessments and re-assessments of the client and their environment.
• Implements kinesiology strategies or interventions according to client needs.
• Describes and documents kinesiology processes clearly, concisely, accurately, and appropriately.
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client.
• Promotes involvement of client, family, or caregiver in determining health and service needs.
• Analyzes and incorporates current research findings into practice.
• Documents rationale for referrals based on relevant data and established guidelines.
• Refers clients to other appropriate agencies, service providers, and disciplines.
• Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages these resources.
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor.
• Promotes client independence through teaching and health promotion.
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching.
• Shares clinical knowledge to enable informed choices for clients, families, and the community.
• Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canada and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Participates in decision making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement.
• Functions in accordance with VON policies, procedures, and strategic direction.
• Collaborates with management and colleagues in evaluating own practice and maintains competence through continuing education and self-reflection.
• Tracks and reports the result of program plans on a timely basis.
• Works in partnership with community agencies and programs to support client needs.
• Works towards service targets to achieve business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace.
• Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations, and practices.
• Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Kinesiology or equivalent program.
• Current registration with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in the assessment and treatment of clients.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social and health care services network and community resources.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for client visits.
• Possess a current driver’s license.
• Possess proof of vehicle insurance.
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required.

Skills

• Ability to observe and make effective assessment of clinical issues.
• Able to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation, and development.
• Understanding of effective coaching methods and their implementation.
• Commitment to providing an excellent customer experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to ongoing education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to be independent with decision-making.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt kinesiology interventions.
• Capacity to adhere to strict confidentiality.
• Ability to articulate knowledge of quality and risk management principles.

Location

• In their homes and community

Work Type

• Regular
• Full-time
• 1.0 FTE
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years related experience

Education Level

• Post-Secondary Degree in Kinesiology or equivalent program
• Current registration with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
• First Aid/CPR certification

About the Company

• VON Canada is an integrated community care provider.