Kinesiology

Schlegel Villages - NEW

The PAL (Program for Active Living) volunteer will assist the full-time Kinesiologist/Exercise Therapist with individualized and group exercise programming for residents. Programming may include balance, strength, ROM, falls prevention, and specific post operative rehabilitation. There is an opportunity to assist with assessments, and gain experience with clinical documentation. They may also help with team member education/fitness classes, and have the opportunity to analyze falls which occur within the Home. There is an opportunity to work with the Physiotherapy team and Occupational Therapy, as well as learn more about mobility equipment. The student will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have a police record check with vulnerable sector prior to starting.

Contact:  Christine Hames R.KIN at christine.hames@schlegelvillages.com

 

Community Living Cambridge - Sensory Regulation Program

The Sensory Regulation (SR) Program works with adults with Developmental Disabilities in conjunction with an occupational therapist and a specialist on SR. We are looking for Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology students willing to learn about our Brain Congruency Program and help us run it. We offer training and hands-on practice. We have been working and achieving amazing progress applying this technique with people within the Autism Spectrum, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and diverse behavioral challenges due to Dual Diagnosis.

Contact:  Lourdes Toro, Director of Development and Residential Services with Community Living Cambridge - ltoro@uoguelph.ca, 519-623-7490 ext. 2240

Number of hours required:  Minimum of 4 hours a week

Tasks:  Provide support and direction to individuals and their direct support staff while using the program in consultation with our SR consultant; to ensure safe practices.

 

Number of hours required:  1 hour/week

Tasks:  The PAL (Program for Active Living) volunteer will assist the full-time Kinesiologist/Exercise Therapist with individualized and group exercise programming for residents. Programming may include balance, strength, ROM, falls prevention, and specific post operative rehabilitation. There is an opportunity to assist with assessments, and gain experience with clinical documentation.  They may also help with team member education/fitness classes, and have the opportunity to analyze falls which occur within the Home. There is an opportunity to work with the Physiotherapy team and Occupational Therapy, as well as learn more about mobility equipment. The student will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have a police record check with vulnerable sector prior to starting.