Our rest home is seeking a compassionate and motivated Exercise Physiology Coordinator to join our resident wellness and mobility programs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of older adults by promoting independence, health, and quality of life through tailored exercise interventions.
This is a permanent full-time position and you are required to work at least 30 hours per week between Monday to Friday within the normal business operation hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Development & Delivery
- Design and deliver individual and group exercise programs suited to residents’ needs, medical conditions, and mobility levels.
- Implement evidence-based interventions to improve strength, balance, cardiovascular health, and fall prevention.
- Monitor progress and adjust programs as required.
- Resident Support & Education
- Conduct initial health and fitness assessments for new residents.
- Provide education on healthy lifestyle practices, injury prevention, and chronic disease management.
- Motivate and support residents to engage in active living.
- Coordination & Management
- Develop a schedule of exercise classes, rehabilitation sessions, and wellness activities.
- Oversee exercise physiology assistants, physiotherapy aides, or volunteers as required.
- Collaborate with allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, GPs) to ensure holistic resident care.
- Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain accurate resident records, assessments, and progress notes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
- Provide program outcome reports and recommendations to management.
About You:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology (or equivalent)
Experience working with older adults, ideally in aged care or rehabilitation is preferred.
Strong knowledge of chronic disease management, mobility support, and rehabilitation.
Excellent communication and motivational skills, with a resident-focused approach.
Organised, empathetic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
