Day Program Coordinator

The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton (ASSL) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Sarnia
- Lambton. We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients.

We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, nurses, therapeutic recreation staff, personal support workers and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners.

We recognize the value and dignity of each individual and ensure everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise.  We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all

individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions.

Our values include collaboration, accountability, respect, empowerment, and excellence and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds.  We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for supervision, activation, and support for all participants in the Day Program. They will assist with the implementation and coordination of recreational, social, physical and mentally stimulating activities that will meet the needs of each client, while ensuring a safe environment is maintained. With support from the Manager of Respite Programs, the Day Program Coordinator will direct and supervise the Day Program Support staff, students and volunteers to ensure the program operates according to policies, procedures, and guidelines.

**What you will be doing**
- Maintain a current knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of all activities for the day program, providing support and feedback to support workers, students and volunteers in the program
- Develop and implement scheduled activities, considering client interests, needs and abilities, ensuring varied programming and alternatives for clients; ensure programming includes a component of physical activity/exercise
- Promote client participation in all aspects of the day program, providing alternative programming or attending to individual needs as required
- Facilitate all new referrals, and ensure successful transition in the day program  
- Monitor and record daily attendance in the day program  
- Observe and report any changes and/or information pertaining to the well-being of clients according to the agency’s policies and procedures 
- Complete client participation reports, or any documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures 
- Facilitate ongoing communication with the Day Program Manager or the clinical team to consult on client care plans 
- Support and participate in the on-going evaluation of programming to meet the individual client needs
- Maintain established community partnerships and facilitate new opportunities for collaboration with community partners and stakeholders
- Schedule and attend staff meetings with day program support staff and Program Manager as well as other interdisciplinary meetings, as needed  
- Participate in the recruitment, orientation and training of Day Program Support Workers and volunteers  
- Schedule Day Program Support Workers to ensure consistent program coverage  
- Remain flexible in approach to programming, to be able to accommodate individual changes throughout their participation in the program 
- Promotes a safe environment for clients, day program support workers, students and volunteers  
- Assist clients with individual needs during their participation in the program (provide reminders, prompts, cuing and support) when needed 
- Ensure meal planning and grocery shopping are completed, following dietary restrictions, client preference and budget requirements 
- Provide medication support when needed (medication reminders only) 
- Attend to cleaning and sanitization of the Day Program space as required 
- Maintain client confidentiality and respect client individuality  
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required 

**What you will bring along**:
**Education**: 
- Post-secondary diploma in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, Gerontology or other relevant area of study.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with persons living with dementia\
- Experience working with vulnerable populations in a community or group setting 
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Training/ Experience in activations and program planning is preferred

**Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certific