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Program Assistant (or DSW or PSW)

@ L'Arche Canada Inc.

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London, Ontario

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L'Arche London is hiring a permanent full-time Day Program Assistant at its London Gathering Place, starting December 14, 2026. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities with daily living skills, personal care, medication and program activities, on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The posting requires a clear police check with vulnerable sector screening and valid CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Core Members' physical, emotional and psychological well-being
  • Assist with daily living skills, personal hygiene and medication
  • Communicate pertinent information to the program team
  • Follow the day program schedule set by the Program Leader
  • Perform cleaning and housekeeping as required

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years old
  • DSW or equivalent preferred
  • Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening
  • Valid CPR and First Aid certification
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Ability to lift up to 44 lbs and walk up to 3 km daily
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 44 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPR, First Aid, DSW
Driver’s licencepreferred
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required)

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L'Arche Canada Inc.

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Creating a world where everyone belongs / Créer un monde où chacun est inclus

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Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new Assistants participate in the L’Arche leadership development program. 🕰 Many Assistants choose to stay at L’Arche for one or two years; there are also opportunities for long-term roles in leadership across the country. 🌎 There are opportunities to transfer to one of 156 L’Arche communities around the world. ⭐️ Compensation and benefits are provided; Assistant roles are full-time. 📚 We hire people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. ✏️ Opportunities available in either English or French. ⚡️ Learn more about the Assistant role: https://www.larche.ca/apply À L'Arche, des personnes avec et sans déficience intellectuelle vivent, travaillent, apprennent ensemble et forment des communautés inclusives basées sur l'amitié et l'appartenance. L'Arche s'efforce de façonner une société plus humaine et plus juste. 🇨🇦 Chaque année, l’Arche embauche et accueille plus de 200 nouveaux Assistants pour vivre et travailler dans 28 communautés à travers le Canada. 💡 Tous les nouveaux Assistants participent au Programme de formation au Leadership de L’Arche. 🕰 Plusieurs Assistants font le choix de demeurer à L’Arche pour un an ou deux. Il y a aussi des possibilités d’accéder à des rôles de leadership à travers le pays. 🌎 Il est aussi possible d’être Assistant dans l’une des 156 communautés à travers le monde. ⭐️ Un salaire et des avantages sociaux sont attribués. Les assignations sont à temps plein. 📚 Nous embauchons des personnes ayant des profils académiques très variés. ✏️ Les opportunités sont en français et en anglais.

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  • 500 Gouin Blvd. East, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H3L 3R9, CA
  • Comox Valley, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Toronto, Richmond Hill, Hamilton, Stratford, Ottawa, Arnprior, London, Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec City, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Montérégie, Joliette, le Printemps, Mauricie, l'Étoile, Cape Breton, Antigonish, Halifax, Wolfville, Saint John , CA
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  • Real Estate
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  • L'Arche Canada Inc.
  • L'Arche Canada
Specialties
  • teamwork
  • spiritual life
  • community
  • friendship
  • supportive
  • leadership
  • creativity
  • understanding
  • commitment
  • relationship
  • personal growth
  • meaningful work
  • core values
  • celebration
  • Servant Leadership
  • disability
  • inclusion
  • disability pride
  • Français
  • Community Life
  • Non Profit
  • International Organization
  • Down Syndrome
  • and Openness
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Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new…

FieldValue
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1969
Specialtiesteamworkspiritual lifecommunityfriendshipsupportiveleadershipcreativityunderstandingcommitmentrelationship
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Job description

Position: L'Arche London Day Program Assistant

Start Date: December 14, 2026

Schedule: 40 hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (1 day/ week 8 AM- 4 PM)

Location: L'Arche London Gathering Place (4448 Colonel Talbot Rd.)

Duration: Permanent

Responsible to: Program Leader

The Program Assistant works in collaboration with his/her program team to ensure and to nurture the well-being, growth, and development of Core Members (individuals with developmental disabilities) in the program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Team members to support the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of the Core Members who come to the program.
  • Communicate effectively with team to pass on pertinent information.
  • Respond to each person’s individual needs by respectfully supporting them with daily living skills, personal hygiene, and where needed, administering medication.
  • Encourage each person to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care and relationships.
  • Maintain up-to-date training requirements.
  • Understand and adhere to all L’Arche London community standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Follow Day program schedule and priorities outlined by the Day Program Leader.
  • Provide personal care as needed.
  • Able to push, pull and lift up to 44 lbs as needed, and walk up to 60 minutes or 3 km per day, as required.
  • Cleaning and housekeeping, as required.
  • Perform other related activities, as necessary or as assigned.

Qualities of a Successful Applicant:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; At least 18 years of age.
  • DSW or equivalent preferred.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and able to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas in a team setting.
  • Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening.
  • Valid CPR & First Aid certification.
  • Knowledgeable about L’Arche history, values and vision.
  • Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multi-faceted responsibilities and management.
  • Ability to remain calm, focused, and clear in times of crisis.
  • Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion.
  • Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback.
  • Ability to directly address tensions in relationships.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Strong team spirit, able to work cooperatively.
  • Stamina and energy to meet the physical demands of the role.
  • Valid G license and at least 6 years’ driving experience, an asset.

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