Instructor, Fitness

*Organizational Background: *Parkwood Seniors Community is a not-for-profit, charitable, faith-based Continuum of Care located in Waterloo (corner of University Ave and New Hampshire St) supported by 23 Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Congregations. It is one of two campuses of Fairview Parkwood Communities.

The vibrant Parkwood campus offers more than a housing solution. It has been purposefully designed and expanded to create a sense of community for older adults where all are welcome.

Parkwood Mennonite Home, where the role is based, is a Long-Term Care Home which cares for 96 residents. This role also oversees recreation programming across the campus including; Long-term Care, Retirement Suites, Independent Living and Health & Wellness Centre.

*Position Summary: *Parkwood Seniors Community is seeking a dynamic and passionate Aquatics Fitness Instructor to facilitate the development and implementation of engaging, person-centered therapeutic programs for our Health and Wellness Centre. This role promotes a positive quality of life for older adults by fostering a stimulating, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and physical well-being.

They will collaborate with residents, members and interdisciplinary team members to create meaningful experiences that enhance daily living.

*Reports to: *Director of Programs

*Position Specific Responsibilities:*

Include, but not limited to, the following:

Adhere to all written policies and procedures of the Home

Perform all tasks with an acceptable standard of skill and sense of responsibility

Work safely, following the Safety Guidelines, as posted

Follow WHMIS 2015, fire safety, and emergency plan procedures

Attend meetings, training and in-services

Follow infection prevention and control procedures, as per best practice guidelines

Keep work area clean and tidy

Report any immediate or potential hazards to the department director, or designate

Assist in developing the monthly program calendar for designated area

Provides safe, supervised warm water therapeutic aquatic exercise programs and guidance to pool participants including, water fitness classes

Testing of pool water; pool maintenance (chemicals, cleaning, document)

Supports and motivates residents to achieve their health and fitness goals

Supervise participants in the exercise room and fitness centre

Lead individual and group exercise classes

Maintain participant files, including monitoring and tracking attendance, exercise progress and health changes

Assist participants with transfers and equipment for safe use of the facilities

Develop, implement, evaluate and modify programs, as required

*Skills and Qualifications: *

Experience working with seniors with complex, age-related diseases and/or mental health concerns

Post-secondary diploma in Kinesiology

Aqua Ability Certification

Bronze Cross Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Seniors Fitness Instructor

*Patient Safety Roles and Responsibilities *

All staff are responsible for identifying incidents and for taking immediate action to ensure the safety of residents, visitors and other staff. Open disclosure must occur when a resident safety incident happens, regardless of whether it is unplanned, unintended or a circumstance that could have resulted or did result in unnecessary harm to a resident. Data and feedback from staff, residents, families and partners can identify system vulnerabilities to inform quality improvement efforts.

*Shift Information: *Part-time hours 40 hours bi-weekly*. *This position includes day, evening and/or weekend work as well as statutory holidays.

*Job Type: *

Part-time

Please note, all applicants must be located in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment is contingent on receipt of an acceptable current criminal reference check, which includes a vulnerable sector screen, proof of vaccination(s) against COVID-19, screening for tuberculosis, an