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Active with Parkinson's Cambs (AWPC) provides specialised exercise classes for people with Parkinson's Disease. We currently operate at 3 venues in Shelford, Stapleford and Newport (NW Essex) ...
Class Assistant
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Summary
Class assistant needed to ensure the safety and well-being of people with Parkinson's Disease whilst they participate in specialised exercise class.Detailed description
Active with Parkinson's Cambs has grown from providing one class/week to now 6/week to meet the ever-growing demand for our specialised neuro-specific exercise classes to help control and suppress the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
We are looking for a caring, compassionate individual who would be willing to "walk the floor" at our class in The Jubilee Pavilion, Gog Magog Way, Stapleford on Wednesday afternoons. Whilst the class is from 1-2pm, it would be helpful if you could arrive beforehand to help set up and stay a little while afterwards to put away chairs and ensure room is left as found.
Working alongside our amazing instructor, Paul Goddard, the class assistant will ensure weights are stowed safely under chairs, help with resistance band placement, remind participants if medication needs to be taken within timeframe of the class, provide a drink if participant forgets to bring their own, etc.
An understanding or awareness of Parkinson's Disease would be beneficial but not essential. Ability to put people at ease also advantageous. Without you, our class size will be limited to 8 as our instructor can't safely manage more than that on his own.
We fully anticipate that our current mixed ability class will quickly grow to a point where we need to divide into higher and lower intensity. We are an exceptionally friendly and welcoming bunch who appreciate everyone's help and support. Please get in touch if you'd like to make a real difference to the lives of those living with Parkinson's.