Day Programme Staff

Division: Long Term Care

Job Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 16 hours per week

Wage Rate: $26.94 - $29.57 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, February 9, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About The Role

Provide a fulfilling day-away experience for individuals with varying degrees of dementia, memory loss, physical ailments (e.g. stroke), cognitive dissonance, and provide respite for caregivers. Ensure the needs (physical, social, cognitive, creative) of these individuals are addressed, and enhance each ones’ quality of life based on past and current interests.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Assessment / Programme Development:

• Evaluate needs of clients and families
• Develop monthly event and activity calendars for caregivers
• Develop, review, implement and evaluate activities for each client
• Arrange for nursing assessment when necessary
• Arrange transportation schedule
• Assess in compliance with building protocols, dietary requirements, health and safety, WHMIS, Lambton County Policy and Procedure Manual, client charts, and day book routine
  
  

Programme Implementation

• Supervise and assist clients during meal time and snack time
• Set up and clean up meals
• Promote, encourage and assist clients in socialization, activities of daily living, and communication
• Ensure safe practices and procedures in carrying out all duties
  
  

Administration

• Document as required - i.e. flow sheets, attendance, and client information
• Requisition supplies for programme, and activities
• Conduct ongoing audits
• Liaise with Community/Other departments on site
• Keep knowledge base current regarding aging and community supports
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients’ families
• Attend monthly staff meeting and check e-mail and voice mail daily
  
  

Assessments

• Conduct new resident and quarterly recreational assessments, occupational therapy assessments and referrals; physiotherapy assessments and communication requests for referral, W/C and equipment referrals and assessment; Logo transfer assessments; referrals for speech/swallow assessments; and dietary needs assessments
  
  

Transportation

• Drive and maintain vans
• Develop efficient routes for transporting clients
• Provide safe and efficient transportation of clients
• Contact families/caregivers for programme cancellations due to inclement weather
  
  

General

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
  
  

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Provide general direction to volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator or Supervisor, Support Services

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Personal Support Worker Diploma
• Activation Certificate or Gerontology Diploma
• Class F Driver’s Licence
• Food Handler’s Certificate
• CPR and First Aid Certificates are an asset
  
  

Experience

• Three to four years of experience working with seniors and assisting with activities of daily living
• Communication techniques, conflict resolution and knowledge, understanding, and experience with different types of dementia
  
  

A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.