Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a permanent position offering two 3-hour shifts each week, choosing from Monday through Saturday until 5pm.  Times are flexible around client and motivator.  Visits to YMCA, city parks and beaches. Motivator must be currently part time or full time employed.

 

Position is available immediately after interview, contact of positive references and presentation of a police check for the vulnerable sector.

 Compensation will be through client’s family at $30 per hour, provided by e-transfer from Province Ontario including 55 cents per kilometer incurred.

 

Specific tasks include:

  • Supporting an easy going individual (male in his 30’s) who has Downs Syndrome
  • Supporting client with activities such as walking track for warm-up, stretching, building core, operating exercise equipment and using gymnasium or courts for competitive ball games
  • Carrying water bottle, juice and granola bar supply; offering snacks after one hour of exertion, encouraging water breaks
  • Encouraging and supervising washroom facility use at appropriate intervals and before returning home

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Related certifications and references from professionals or parent(s) of a former or current client
  • Fitness program enjoyment and experience; ability to motivate client to race, have fun and hopefully exceed past repetitions/successes
  • Some experience supporting individuals with special needs; Ability to relate to a nonverbal client without the client always providing clues. Asking questions providing “either/or” type answers for him to choose from
  • Minimal understanding of type 1 Diabetes as it relates to responding to blood sugar readings with the use of a Libra 2 monitor (will train);
  • Insulin administration not needed as parental responsibility before and after shift
  • Current vulnerable sector police check required upon employment offer
  • Valid Canadian Work Permit from federal government
  • Reliable transportation, ability to keep a schedule commitment
  • Bring your own food & drink

 

TO APPLY

Email wilka347@yahoo.ca  who is Ann Wilk with resume & references attached. Any cover letter should be addressed to Laura Ann Grant. Please submit best hours to contact the references with Eastern Standard Time. Thankyou !!

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