Program Leader

Want to be part of a community that is making a difference for people with cancer?

Wellspring is a dynamic, community-based organization making real changes in the lives of individuals and families living with cancer. Wellspring provides a comprehensive range of professionally led support, coping skills and health-restoring programs for people living with cancer free of charge. 

Wellspring is currently seeking Physiotherapists to be leaders for the following Wellspring programs:

• Cancer Exercise
• Breathing Wellness
• Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF)

This is an independent, fee-for-service contract. We offer competitive rates based on experience and level of expertise. Opportunities are available for online program leadership and for programs that take place at our Toronto and Oakville centres. Successful candidates will receive the appropriate training to be able to deliver these evidence-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess new members upon entrance to the program
• Create personalized exercise program for members
• Work with other professional leaders and advise Wellspring staff on the
  creation of safety plans for high-risk members
• Lead and manage exercise classes made up of multiple members each working on their own individual programs
• Keep detailed progress notes, assessment and reassessment and discharge protocols
• Equipment set up and take down as required
• Record class attendance
• Program modifications as needed in consultation with co-leaders
• Supervision and direction of cancer exercise volunteers as necessary
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Wellspring Program Leaders Guide

Required Qualifications

• A graduate of a recognized Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology post-secondary institution
• A member in good standing with the association governing their discipline (e.g. Ontario College of Physiotherapists, College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology)
• Prior experience working with populations with serious health issues, conditions, or disease
• Certification in health care professional level CPR, AED and First Aid Training
• Knowledge of oncology an asset
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Mature, professional demeanor

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Please a send cover letter and CV with “Program Leader” in the subject line to: Gerilyn Danischewsky at gerilyn@wellspring.ca

For more information about Wellspring and our programs, please visit Wellspring.ca.