The Minds in Motion® program is a 2-hour program featuring exercise, socialization and mentally stimulating games for people living with early to moderate signs of dementia to enjoy with a family member or friend. The program runs for once a week for 8 weeks and repeats on a seasonal basis – fall, winter, and spring.
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is hiring for the following roles in our Minds in Motion® program:
Program Facilitator
The Minds in Motion® Program Facilitator accepts the responsibility to oversee the program delivery, participant experience and volunteer management of the Minds in Motion® program team. This is a contract position that requires a 3-hour commitment, once per week for eight weeks.
There are currently 8 Minds in Motion® locations in Winnipeg. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is looking for support at the following locations:
• Dakota Community Club – Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 p.m. – October 10 to November 28, 2023
• The Rady Jewish Community Centre – Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Qualifications & Experience
• Professional and/or personal experience with the dementia journey and caregiver stress
• Minimum two years’ experience working with volunteers, student practicums and community agencies (or a minimum of one year experience as a Minds in Motion® volunteer)
• Experience in program planning and facilitation
• Level C First Aid and CPR certification
• Adult education or training & development experience preferred
• Preference will be for individuals who also possess the following: completion of post-secondary schooling in community recreation studies, kinesiology, human kinetics or health sciences and/or certification in provincial or national accredited exercise council or curriculum
• Conflict resolution experience or nonviolent crisis intervention (NCI) preferred
For the full job description, click here!
TO APPLY:
Please submit cover letter and resume by email by Monday, September 11th at 4:30 pm to:
Nicole McDonald
Dementia-Friendly Community Program Manager
nmcdonald@alzheimer.mb.ca
We invite all qualified applicants from a diverse background to apply. There will be reasonable accommodations made for those living with disabilities.
We thank everyone for applying, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Fitness Leader
The Minds in Motion® fitness leaders are certified professionals who are passionate about working with older adults and are responsible for delivering a safe, stigma-free and fun-filled environment. They also accept that participants will arrive with a varying level of ability and mobility. The Minds in Motion® exercise program focuses on mindful activity while integrating the following core elements into each 50-minute exercise session:
• Warm up
• Cardiovascular conditioning (seated and/or standing)
• Cool down
• Strength conditioning
• Stretch
There are currently 8 Minds in Motion® locations in Winnipeg. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is looking for support at the following 2023 locations:
• Riverwood Square: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. October 10 to November 28
• Dakota Community Club: Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. October 10 to November 28
• St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre: Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. October 10 to November 28
• Chalmers Community Centre: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. October 12 to November 30
• St. James Civic Centre: Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. October 13 to December 1
There is currently 1 Minds in Motion® locations in Brandon. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is looking for support at the following 2023 location:
• Senior for Seniors Co-Op Inc.: Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. September 20 to November 8
Experience
• A minimum of two years’ experience leading exercise to music group fitness programs for older adults
• Personal or professional experience with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is considered an asset
For the full job description, click here!
TO APPLY:
Please submit resume by email to:
Nicole McDonald
Dementia-Friendly Community Program Manager
nmcdonald@alzheimer.mb.ca
We invite all qualified applicants from a diverse background to apply. There will be reasonable accommodations made for those living with disabilities.
We thank everyone for applying, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.