Exercise and Fall Prevention Support- Community Support Connections

Community Support Connections

  • Breslau, ON
  • $20.67 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
EXERCISE AND FALL PREVENTION SUPPORTPermanent - Full Time$20.67/hourAt Community Support Connections, we wake up each morning energized about the difference we make in the lives of our clients; people who could be your parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbours.Working with hundreds of amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a wide range of community supports for older adults and people with different abilities to help them live at home with independence and dignity – something we all deserve. We are truly caring and client-centered, and are constantly innovating; looking for new and better ways to provide the best care and supports possible.Passion and commitment permeate everything we do. Driven by our values, we treat our clients, volunteers, donors, and each other, with dignity and respect. We recognize that diversity is the foundation for understanding the needs of our stakeholders. We believe the best way to serve our clients and volunteers is to create an environment and culture that empowers our staff to be as productive and happy as possible.That includes:
  • Versatile work options including flexible hours or working from home
  • Generous benefit days and group RRSPs
  • Competitive health and dental benefits
  • Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Plan
  • On-site hot lunch options from our own kitchen
  • Free parking
If what we do resonates with your core values then we want to hear from you!The Role:
  • Works collaboratively with the Manager, Exercise & Falls Prevention and team members
  • Sets up, leads and administers gentle exercise classes; in class and/or virtually
  • Provides one on one instruction to clients; in homes and/or virtually
  • Provides back up to SMART exercise programs
  • Schedules and coordinates the in-home exercise programs with clients and staff/volunteers
  • Answers phone and client inquiries, redirects calls
  • Communicates schedules with clients, volunteers and staff
  • Enters and maintains client information and attendance data in AlayaCare
  • Acts as Caredove liaison for exercise and falls prevention programs
  • Assists with special projects, community events, presentations, fairs, etc. as required
Education/Qualifications:
  • ·High school diploma
  • Valid Driver’s License and daily access to a safe, licensed and reliable vehicle for business-related travel
  • Current First Aid/CPR A Certification
  • Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) Senior Fitness Instructor Certificate or equivalent
  • Ability to speak languages other than English an asset
  • Experience teaching group fitness classes for older adults and/or adults with disabilities, or specialized classes for chronic conditions (i.e. Osteoporosis, Parkinson Disease, Diabetes, Osteoarthritic etc.) is an asset
Working Hours & Environment
  • Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends(community engagement)
  • Extensive computer and telephone use
  • Willing and able to work occasionally from a home office
If this role sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for to challenge yourself, we would love to hear from you!Please submit resume and cover letter, clearly identifying the unique attributes you bring to the position to jennm@cscmow.org.
We are happy to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility with Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all parts of the hiring process. Please submit your resume and cover letter, clearly identifying the unique attributes you bring to the position, by noon on Friday, August 22, 2025.Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Check out communitysupportconnections.org to learn more about our programs and services! You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
Schedule:
  • Day shift
Application deadline: 2025-08-22Expected start date: 2025-09-08Powered by JazzHR

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