We are currently looking for a Kinesiologist (KIN) for a Long Term Care client in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Kinesiologist will provide customized and tailored exercise prescription guidance and physical activity recommendations based on resident-centered goals through one-on-one consultation and devise an appropriate follow-up plan within an interdisciplinary team.
Job Duties:
Participate in assessing and prioritizing referrals, ensuring resident(s) meet the criteria to receive treatment and services.
Perform and document general fitness, functional assessments and cognitive and/or exercise program progress notes for resident’s.
Facilitate education sessions such as lift & transfer, body mechanics, active living.
In collaboration with the physiotherapist, identify and refer complex cases to the physiotherapist for intake, assessment intervention consultation.