For 40 years, the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton has supported individuals and families affected by dementia across our community. Through education, support programs, and system navigation, and in partnership with local healthcare and community organizations, the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton plays a key role in ensuring people receive the care and connection they need.
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 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 in the program
- Schedule Day Program Support Workers to ensure consistent program coverage
- Participate in the recruitment, orientation and training of Day Program Support Workers and volunteers
- 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
- Ensure meal planning and grocery shopping are completed, following dietary restrictions, client preference and budget requirements
- 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
- Report any serious changes or occurrences to the Program Manager
- Be available to assist clients with individual needs during their participation in the program (provide reminders, prompts, cuing and support) when needed
- Provide medication support when needed (medication reminders only)
- Report any serious injury or occurrences to the Program Manager according to policy and procedure
- Provide ongoing communication with Program Manager to consult on client care plans
- Support and participate in the on-going evaluation of programming to meet the individual client needs.
- Schedule and attend staff meetings with day program support staff and Program Manager as well as other interdisciplinary meetings, as needed
- Promotes a safe environment for both the client and day program support worker
- Maintain established community partnerships and facilitate new opportunities for collaboration with community partners and stakeholders.
- Maintain client confidentiality and respect client individuality
- Remain flexible in approach to programming, to be able to accommodate individual changes throughout their participation in the program
- Attend to cleaning and sanitization of the Day Program space as required
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
- Participation in the respite on-call rotation is a requirement of this position.
What you will bring:
Education:
- Post-secondary diploma in Gerontology, Recreation Therapy, Social Sciences, Nursing 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 Certifications:
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Ability to work independently and as a cooperative team member
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
- Analytical skills to assess client’s needs, functional level and ability to perform Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
- Excellent organizational and decision-making/problem-solving skills
- Time management skills to follow an established schedule
- Food handlers’ course is an asset
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, agency personnel and other health care professionals.
- Mindfulness of cultural sensitivity and diversity
- Ability to speak French or other languages an asset Travel Requirements: A valid driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle is required. Physical Demands:
- Performance of physical tasks related to providing personal care (e.g. assistance with transferring clients may be required) and client mobilization
- Performance of personal hygiene tasks with clients
- Performance of general housework, light cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping
- Performance of tasks to engage clients, such as walking, reading, playing games, making crafts
- Significant periods of standing, moving and bending
What we offer:
Hours of Work: The Day Program Coordinator generally completes all duties within normal business hours (8:30am-4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch); however, flexibility in hours is required, with occasional evening and weekend work.
How to apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: May 22nd 2026
Please include the job title in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted by email only. We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Upon request, applicants with a disability will be provided with accommodation during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] if accommodation is required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA. The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Indigenous Peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
Pay: $50,330.00-$62,913.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
