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.
- Robust 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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