Certified 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: $27.57 to $30.20 per hour
Posting Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Closing Date: Monday, February 23, 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 disabilities, 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

• 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., 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, as assigned; 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:

• 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

• Completion of Grade 12

• Degree or Diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, or Gerontology.

• Safe Food Handlers, Smart Serve

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.