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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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Program Assistant (or DSW or PSW)
L'Arche Canada Inc.
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- Full-time
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Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake)
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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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L'Arche Canada Inc.

Program Assistant (or DSW or PSW)

London, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Valid G license and at least 6 years’ driving experience, an asset.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original 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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Responsibilities

The Program Assistant will work with the program team to support Core Members' physical, emotional and psychological well-being. They help people with daily living skills, personal hygiene, medication and personal care, while encouraging independence and keeping the team informed.

Requirements

L'Arche London needs candidates who are at least 18 with a high school diploma, with a DSW or equivalent preferred. Candidates need fluent English, valid CPR and First Aid, a clear vulnerable sector police check, and the stamina to lift up to 44 lbs and walk long distances.

Skills

Personal care
Daily living skills support
Medication administration
Personal hygiene assistance
Team communication
Crisis management
Behaviour support
Housekeeping
Documentation
CPR
First Aid
Developmental disability support
Person-centred support
Conflict resolution
Teamwork
Stamina for physical work

Keywords

Program Assistant
Developmental Support Worker
DSW
Personal Support Worker
PSW
Disability support
Personal care
Medication administration
Day program
CPR
First Aid
Vulnerable sector check
Community living
Housekeeping
Group home
Support worker
Developmental disabilities

Seniority

Entry level

Licences and certifications

CPR
First Aid
DSW

Languages

English

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