Day Program Assistant

4 weeks ago


Canada Larchefoundation Full time

The Day Program Assistant is an active supportive role providing direct care and assistance to persons with developmental disabilities. The Day Program assistant assists individuals to gain new life and relational opportunities and skills. They may also assist in the building of home life; the maintenance of safe, clean, comfortable environments; the maintenance of appropriate documentation and records; the implementation of individualized goals and/or Behavior Support Plans; and the maintenance of appropriate communication with individuals, L’Arche homes/SIL Program, families, guardians, professionals, other team members and Community representatives.

Some of the Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitate a welcoming atmosphere within the Day Program and the L’Arche community.
  • Commitment to the Vision and Mission of L’Arche as outlined in the International Charter of L’Arche, the Identity/Mission Statement of L’Arche in North America, The Key Elements of a L’Arche Community, and the mission and mandate of the local L’Arche community. Full support of the goals of L’Arche and of the activities facilitating the achievement of these goals is expected.
  • Develop healthy, respectful, and appropriate relationships of mutuality with persons with disabilities and all other members of the Community.
  • Uphold the traditions of the Day Program and of the Community. This includes maintaining an environment that is familiar, comfortable, and culturally appropriate to persons with disabilities
  • Demonstrate respect for the spiritual life of the Day Program, Community, and each individual.

Some of the Responsibilities

  • Assist in personal care of program participants as needed, ensuring that the individual has appropriate personal and private space.
  • Facilitate the wellness of program participants by attending as needed to their physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs.
  • Together with the Programs Coordinator and the Day Program Leader, participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of individualized person-centered programs. These programs support the goals identified in each person’s Annual Review. They may also include a Behaviour Support Plan.
  • Supervise and mediate conflicts involving people with disabilities.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to advocate for the integration of people with disabilities in the L’Arche Community and the larger society.
  • Delegate responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol, Protection of Persons in Care Act, and the L’Arche community’s Abuse Policy an asset
  • Restrictive Procedures Training an asset
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) an asset
  • Proof of First Aid/CPR
  • Medication administration training an asset
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills, active listener
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Can remain calm, and focused on times of uncertainty and crisis, and can give clear directions
  • Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas, including personal hygiene, and the ability to lift and transfer
  • Valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record
  • Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening
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