Activities Aides (Adult Day)

The Gathering Place Adult Day Center (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services); Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Job summary

The Gathering Place Adult Day Center in Brattleboro is seeking an Activity Assistant for part-time hours to create meaningful activities and support daily routines for participants. You’ll help foster a warm, engaging environment and build genuine connections that make each day purposeful.

The role emphasizes warmth, reliability, and creativity, with a schedule of 15-20 hours per week across 3-4 days, typically 10am–3pm. Pay ranges from $16 to $18+ per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving, recreation, human services, or related field preferred
• Ability to engage and motivate participants in activities
• Understanding of physical and cognitive needs of older adults
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to thirty pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities such as art, music, games, and light exercise
• Encourage participation and help each individual feel included and comfortable
• Build positive, respectful relationships with participants and team members
• Support meals, snacks, and daily routines
• Help set up and maintain clean, inviting program spaces
• Observe and communicate changes in participant needs or mood
• Contribute to special events, seasonal programming, and community outings

Skills

Kind, patient, dependable

Flexibility

Team player with initiative

Creative

Calm positive presence

Assist with personal care (optional)

Job description

Activity Assistant(s) - Part-time 15-20 hours/week, expected schedule 10am to 3:00pm; 3-4 days per week. Multiple positions available. Per diem/on call positions may also be available.

A place to go, people to see, things to do.

At The Gathering Place, we create days filled with connection, purpose, and support. We're looking Activity staff who bring warmth, creativity, and reliability to help make that happen.

Position Overview

The Activity Assistant plays a key role in creating a welcoming, engaging environment for participants. Working alongside our team, you'll help lead meaningful activities, support daily routines, and build genuine relationships that make each day feel purposeful and enjoyable.

What You'll Do

• Assist in activities such as art, music, games, and light exercise
• Encourage participation and help each individual feel included and comfortable
• Build positive, respectful relationships with participants and team members
• Support meals, snacks, and daily routines
• Help set up and maintain clean, inviting program spaces
• Observe and communicate changes in participant needs or mood
• Contribute to special events, seasonal programming, and community outings

Who You Are

• Kind, patient, and dependable
• Comfortable working with older adults, including those living with memory loss and adults with disabilities
• A team player who can also take initiative
• Creative, flexible, and willing to jump in where needed
• Strong communicator with a positive, calm presence
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care tasks as needed (toileting, feeding) a plus

Experience in caregiving, recreation, human services, or a related field preferred

Schedule

15-20 hours/3-4 days per week depending on coverage needs and candidate availability. Expected schedule is 10a-3p. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.

Expected pay range

$16-$18+ highly dependent on experience.

Requirements

References required and verification of past employment history.

• Experience in activity coordination, personal care assistance, or working with elderly/adults with disabilities preferred
• Ability to engage and motivate participants in various activities
• Understanding of physical and cognitive needs of older adults
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to lift up to thirty pounds

Benefits

Schedule:

• Day shift

Company's website:

• gatheringplacevt.org