Day Program Assistant

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada L'Arche Ottawa Full time

L'Arche Ottawa is looking for a full-time Day Program Assistant. This role involves working as a Day Program Assistant in our community center. The person in this position works collaboratively with the program team to ensure and foster the well-being, growth and development of the core members (people with intellectual disabilities) of the program, in accordance with the principles, values and philosophy outlined in the L'Arche Charter, the L'Arche Mission Statement and the L'Arche Canada Servant Leadership Model.

**Location**:
We currently have five L’Arche houses in Ottawa where people with and without disabilities live together. We have a Community Centre located 11 Rossland Ave, Ottawa, ON, where our administration team and Day Program work. Our community gatherings also take place in our Community Centre.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with Team members to support the learning goals and the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of the Core Members who come to the program.
- Accompany individuals to activities within the program and community.
- Respond to each person's individual needs by respectfully supporting them with daily living skills, personal hygiene, and where needed, administering medications.
- Encourage each person to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care and relationships.
- Understand and adhere to all L'Arche Ottawa community standards, policies and procedures.
- Follow Day Program schedule and priorities outlined by the Program Coordinator.
- Perform other related activities as necessary or as assigned.
- Communicate effectively with team to pass on pertinent information.

**Qualifications, skills and position requirements**
- DSW or equivalent
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities
- Demonstrated experience and passion for supporting individuals with complex behavioral support needs
- Criminal reference check for the vulnerable sector
- Understanding of L'Arche and it's mission
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and respond to sudden changing environments
- Demonstrated ability to fully implement and monitor behavioral support plans and supporting documents
- Demonstrated ability to empower others and promote independence
- Effective communication skills
- Proven conflict resolution skills
- Strong team spirit, able to work cooperatively
- Stamina, strength and energy to meet the physical demands of the role
- Valid G license and at least 6 years of driving experience an asset

**Salary**: Based on L’Arche Canada’s Compensation Policy. Starting at $47,168.42 per year, based on previous experience, skills, and education. As a full time employee, your will be entitled to the Group Insurance benefits including life, dependant life, basic and occupational Accidental Death or Dismemberment (AD&D), Extended Health Coverage (EHC), Long Term Disability (LTD) as well L’Arche’s Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and the group retirement saving plan (RRSP).

**How to Apply**

Please let us know if you require any accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We thank all applicants, but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. More than one interview may be necessary prior to hiring.

**Position**: Day Program Assistant

**Start date**: As soon as possible

**Location**:Ottawa

**Annual salary**: Starting at $47,168.42 per year, based on experience

**Duration**: Full-time permanent

**Responsible to**: Program Coordinator

  • Recreation Program Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harmer House Outreach Adult Day Program Full time

    Working within a client-centered model, the Program Assistant is responsible for meeting the needs a group of clients with cognitive impairment, including dementia, by creating and implementing engaging programs - Create programs that are both creative and engaging for all levels of cognition and physical abilities - Program Assistants are required to...

  • Recreation Program Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Harmer House Outreach Adult Day Program Full time

    Working within a client-centered model, the Recreation Program Assistant is responsible for meeting the needs a group of clients with cognitive impairment, including dementia, by creating and implementing engaging programs Create programs that are both creative and engaging for all Recreation Program Assistants are required to record/report on status of...

  • Day Program Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada L'Arche Ottawa Full time

    L'Arche Ottawa is looking for a full-time Day Program Assistant. This role involves working as a Day Program Assistant in our community center. The person in this position works collaboratively with the program team to ensure and foster the well-being, growth and development of the core members (people with intellectual disabilities) of the program, in...

  • Perley Day Program Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices. The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and safety. **You will make an impact in the following...

  • Early Childhood Educator- Extended Day Program

    6 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Glebe Parent's Day Care Full time

    **INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING** **March 11, 2024** **Hopewell EDP Program - School Age Program** **POSITION**:RECE Kinder/School age EDP Educator - 5 hours per day - Split Shift **START DATE**:ASAP **JOB DESCRIPTION**: As an educator you will be responsible for providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate and enriching environment for school age...

  • Early Childhood Educator- Extended Day Program

    1 week ago

    Ottawa, Canada Glebe Parent's Day Care Full time

    **INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING** **April 5, 2024** **Mutchmor EDP Program - Kinder Program - REPOST** **POSITION**:RECE Kinder EDP Educator - 5 hours per day - Split Shift **START DATE**:ASAP **JOB DESCRIPTION**: As an educator you will be responsible for providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate and enriching environment for kinder & school age...

  • Program Assistant- Perley Adult Day Program

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Opportunity - Program Assistant - Perley Adult Day ProgramThe Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices. The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and...

  • Perley Day Program Assistant- Casual

    3 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices. The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and safety. **You will make an impact in the following...

  • Day Camp Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Winners Day Camps Full time

    **Angela Nadon, OCT., B.Ed., B. A. is presently recruiting certified teachers, educational assistants and early childhood educators interested in working at Winners Day Camps for Summer Camp 2023.** **Summer Camp runs from July 3-September 1, 2023.** **Winners Day Camps is located in the West End of Ottawa and is for children ages 3 to 12...

  • Day Camp Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Winners Day Camps Full time

    **Angela Nadon, OCT., B.Ed., B. A. is presently recruiting certified teachers, educational assistants and early childhood educators interested in working at Winners Day Camps for March Break and Summer Camp 2024.** **March Break runs from March 11-15, 2024** **Summer Camp runs from July 2-August 30, 2024.** **Winners Day Camps is located in the West End...

  • Day Camp Counsellor

    3 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Winners Day Camps Full time

    **Angela Nadon, OCT., B.Ed., B. A. is presently recruiting certified teachers, educational assistants and early childhood educators interested in working at Winners Day Camps for March Break and Summer Camp 2024.** **March Break runs from March 11-15, 2024** **Summer Camp runs from July 2-August 30, 2024.** **Winners Day Camps is located in the West End...

  • Respite House/perley Day Program Assistant

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    Working as part of a team, the Respite House Assistant is responsible for facilitating the client’s stay at the Respite House or Perley Day Program by promoting and supporting their abilities/strengths. The Respite Assistant will manage the client’s physical, social, emotional and spiritual care in keeping with the mission, goals, and objectives of the...

  • Respite House/perley Day Program Assistant- Casual

    3 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    Working as part of a team, the Respite House Assistant is responsible for facilitating the client’s stay at the Respite House or Perley Day Program by promoting and supporting their abilities/strengths. The Respite Assistant will manage the client’s physical, social, emotional and spiritual care in keeping with the mission, goals, and objectives of the...

  • Adult Day Program Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11042 Department: Community & Social Services Dept. Service: Long Term Care Services Branch: LTC (Carleton Lodge) Branch Employment Type: 1 Casual Work Hours: 9.00 hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $28.360 - $33.184 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: Carleton Lodge, 55 Lodge Rd R.R. 2 City: Ottawa,...

  • Adult Day Program Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11686 Department: Community & Social Services Dept. Service: Long Term Care Services Branch: LTC (Carleton Lodge) Branch Employment Type: 1 Part-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 22.00 hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $28.360 - $33.184 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: Carleton Lodge, 55...

  • Day Clinical Staff

    1 week ago

    Ottawa, Canada Vesta Recovery Program for Women Full time

    One year Contract position available Residential Day Program Position Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Contract end date - March 31, 2024 Applicants will have: - completed a community college program in Social Service Work or equivalent and\or - two years of experience working with women and substance use - experience working in a residential...

  • Adult Day Program Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11686Department: Community & Social Services Dept.Service: Long Term Care ServicesBranch: LTC (Carleton Lodge) BranchEmployment Type: 1 Part-time Temporary - Up to 1 yearWork Hours: 22.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/OutsideSalary Information: $ $33.184 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: Carleton Lodge, 55 Lodge Rd R.R....

  • Adult Day Program Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 11042Department: Community & Social Services Dept.Service: Long Term Care ServicesBranch: LTC (Carleton Lodge) BranchEmployment Type: 1 CasualWork Hours: 9.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/OutsideSalary Information: $ $33.184 per hour (2023 rates of pay)Location: Carleton Lodge, 55 Lodge Rd R.R. 2City: Ottawa, ONJob Category:...

  • Bookkeeper/administrative Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Members Assistance Program Full time

    _**Who We Are**:_ Established in 1996, the Building Trades Members Assistance Program is a non-profit organization that provides mental health counselling to unionized tradespeople in the construction industry and their families. We pride ourselves in using a human-first approach in the provision of our services; we are responsive and compassionate in all...

  • Casual Staff

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Ottawa Catholic School Board Full time

    Extended Day Program Supply Staff **Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board**: The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada’s capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence with a population of just over a million people. The...