GLA:D Program Assistants

(Barrie Community Health Centre, Barrie - Huronia Rd, GLA:D Canada)

Position ID: V-BAR0230
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2024

Opportunity Details: GLA:D Program Assistants

Comments

We are in need of 2 volunteers to assist the BCHC staff with set up and removal of equipment and to provide support during the GLA:D Program. GLA:D is a physio therapist led 8 week education and exercise program. It is for folks with symptoms of knee or hip Osteoarthritis.

We are looking for someone with great communication skills, whom is reliable, open-minded and a supportive.  Someone who can lift equipment (pedal bikes, risers, chairs) and set it up and put it away and who can squat and bend repeatedly.

 

Contact Stephanie Butler, Community Health Worker, Barrie Community Health Centre; Phone: 705-734-9690 ext 241; Email: stephanie.butler@bchc.ca
Duties
  • Supportive of exercise being part of one's lifestyle

  • Familiar with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee

  • Be able to bend and squat repeatedly

  • Be able to lift exercise equipment (pedal bikes, risers, chairs)

  • Mon and Wed 1:15 to 3:45 pm and/or

  • Mon and Fri morning 8:45 to 11:15 am

  • Additional time may be helpful to assist those in need of computer registration with GLA:D Canada at BCHC

Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Program Coordination / Support ; Rehabilitation Support ; Support Group Facilitation
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work
Commitment Length Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 6 / Week
Seasons Spring ; Fall ; Winter
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator
Number of Positions Barrie 
 
2 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 19 Apr 2024
Community Sets Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland

Agency Details: Barrie Community Health Centre, Barrie - Huronia Rd, GLA:D Canada

Office Phone 705-734-9690 ext 291
Fax 705-734-0239
Website www.bchc.ca/
Address & Map
Eagle Ridge Professional Complex
490 Huronia Rd
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6M2