Exercise Specialist
- Classification: Exercise Specialist
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Northern Alberta Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 07-JUN-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 17-JUN-2024
- Temporary End Date: 03-NOV-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent exercise science degree. Active membership with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, and Clinical Exercise Physiologist and/or American College of Sport Medicine, Exercise Specialist and/or; Active or eligible for membership with the Alberta Kinesiology Association or Canadian Kinesiology Association as applicable.
Additional Required Qualifications:Two years previous exercise experience in the health field. American College of Sport Medicine, Exercise Specialist and/or Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certification required. Alberta Kinesiology Association membership. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Intranet. Knowledge and understanding of Adult Learning Principles. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and flexibility to meet varying clinical and operational needs. Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Must be physically able to perform CPR. Must be able to tolerate physical activity within the day including the capacity to move and transfer patients, walk moderate distances and stand for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:Advanced skills in ECG interpretation. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation membership. Experience teaching large patient/family groups. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to practice in a patient/family centered environment. Connect Care training.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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