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Part-Time Exercise & Support Specialist
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What they do
An Exercise Physiologist or Specialist directs exercise programs for clients who are recovering from injuries or illnesses, who have disabilities or other chronic conditions, or who want to minimize health risks. Recommends exercise routines or modifications, and monitors patient health. Works in recreational centers, hospitals or other facilities. May provide advice to athletes and people interested in sports training.
$58,436 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Facilitate various established exercise routines with the client in his home, including assisting walking with a hemi-walker, helping with a variety of exercises, both physical and cognitive. Experienced care providing team members will help train you.- Respond effectively to corrective feedback from in-home care team regarding exercise form and efficacy and help support the client with physical and cognitive needs.
Experience Required:
- A caring, kind and positive attitude toward the client is required.
- Demonstrated interest in learning exercise therapy is required.
- Current enrollment as a student in a related field is a plus.
- One to two years of health care experience is a plus.
- Experience working with brain-injured clients is a plus.
- Interest in possible opportunities to have more hours per week on occasion (to cover vacations and sick leave of other exercise specialists) is a plus.
Schedule and Location:
- 10 to 15 hours per week with occasional options for more time
- 3 to 4 shifts of 1.5 to 3.5 hours per shift. Shifts are available on Wednesday morning, Friday morning, Saturday, and Sunday. You can work with the employer on specific times to accommodate your own schedule within these availability windows.
- The work location (client's home) is conveniently located less than 1 mile from St.
Compensation:
Pay is commensurate with experience and ranges from $22 to $25 per hour through the Colorado's Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) Program. Workman's comp and sick leave are provided along with a retirement plan that can be employee-funded. Please note this is a temporary position expected to last around 6 to 12 months.To apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to Sylvia Porter at lscporter@gmail.com no later than 09/01/2026. For questions, you may also call Sylvia at 970-242-5245 (Home) or call/text at 970-644-1687 (cell).More information:
The client is a 49-year-old man with handicapping conditions due to a traumatic brain injury. He is quite physically strong but mostly wheelchair-bound. He has severe communication deficits while being cognitively alert and socially responsive. You have the opportunity to join a good team currently working with the client in his home, including a physical therapist, occupational therapy assistant, kinesiologist, speech therapist, former CNA and medical oversight director (Sylvia). The client is generally very friendly and cooperative in working to meet goals with the help of his caregivers. He has a good sense of humor and works hard to improve.Pay:
$22.00- $25.