Kinesiologist, Falls Prevention & Exercise- Temporary

Requisition Details

Employment Status:
Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program:
Falls Prevention & Exercise Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Work Schedule:

Days
Anticipated End Date:
March 2027
On-Call:
No

Working within the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, the Kinesiologist is responsible for providing client-centered, evidence-based, efficient care to individuals in their homes and community. The Kinesiologist ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON and the relevant provincial regulatory body.

• Provides service consistent with the standards established by VON and the provincial regulatory body.
• Works with clients to set and achieve functional goals as applicable.
• May develop in-home and group based exercise programs that prevent injury and provide rehabilitative and therapeutic benefits for senior clients whose needs require an exercise program that incorporates specific attention to underlying medical issues and associated risks.
• May develop, coordinate and deliver falls prevention education for the Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) program.
• Provides complete, relevant assessments and re- assessments of the client and their environment as applicable utilizing pre-set procedures as applicable.
• Implements kinesiology strategies or interventions according to client needs as appropriate.
• Describes and documents kinesiology processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to regulatory and VON standards.
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client as applicable.
• Promotes involvement of client, family or caregiver in determining health and service needs as appropriate.
• Analyses and incorporates current research findings into practice.
• Documents rationale for referrals based on relevant, sound data and established guidelines.
• Refers clients to other appropriate agencies, service providers and disciplines as applicable.
• Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages these resources.
• Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for other team members.
• Promotes client independence through teaching and health promotion.
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients and families.
• Shares clinical knowledge to enable clients, families and the community to make informed choices in determining health and service needs.
• 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 the VON policies, procedures and strategic direction of VON Canada.
• Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice and maintains competence through continuing education and self-reflection.
• Tracks and reports the result of program plans on a timely basis to the relevant supervisor and internal stakeholders.
• 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 ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
• Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
• Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.

• Collaborates and engages with Clients, Program…