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Geriatric Activities Consultant
Aspen Medical Canada is a quickly expanding
medical services company in need of a Geriatric
Activities Consultant. This person must have an
educational background in Kinesiology (exercise
therapy, particularly for elderly persons). A
B.Sc preferred, with education and experience
concentrated in senior populations. This person
must also demonstrate experience in administrative
duties as they are key to maintaining patient
records, budget, and office records.
The successful candidate will be initially
evaluated on their core competencies and
interpersonal skills with clients and the Aspen
team now and in future career options.
Description
As Geriatric Activities Consultant, you will be
responsible for:
Assisting our Project Managers with daily duties
relating to senior care
Assisting management with specific daily
assignments relating to programming and care
delivery
Assisting our Development Manager with
programming for senior care facilities
Providing strong administration support to
improve administration efficiency
Assisting our Community Engagement Coordinator
with public awareness initiatives
Skill Set Requirement
Excellent Communication skills
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Organized Administrative Process and Execution
Time Management
Health Promotion and Wellness
Social Planning for senior clients
Performing Senior Fitness Assessments
Kinesiology Exercise Prescription for senior
clients
MS Word, Excel, Word Processing Software
Google Calendar
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Additional Skills
- Perform administrative tasks
- Answer requests, inquiries and complaints
Specific Skills
- Design, develop and deliver fitness counselling and exercise programs
- Conduct fitness tests and assessments
- Co-ordinate facility sports, fitness and recreation programs and activities
- Design, develop and deliver social/recreational programs
Work Setting
- Health care facility
Ability to Supervise
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- 11-15 people
Clientele
- Seniors
Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
Area of Instructing or Leadership Experience
- Fitness
Area of Functional Expertise
- Program implementation and delivery
- Program planning and development
- Event planning and organization
- Geriatric Recreation (Kincare, Eden Alternative, Gentlecare)