Activity Assistant

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services); Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Job summary

The Gathering Place is seeking a Part-time Activity Assistant in Brattleboro, VT. Work 15 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Thu, 10:00am–3:00pm) leading and assisting with activities and meals for elders and adults with disabilities.

No experience is required; paid training is provided. Applicants should be reliable, friendly, and able to learn duties while keeping participants engaged and safe. References required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcomed and training provided.
• Reliability, consistency, teamwork, kindness to participants, and willingness to learn are valued.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with planned activities and meals.
• Keep service areas clean and help co-workers.
• Interact with participants to foster socialization and well-being.
• Encourage participation in activities, crafts, games, and exercise.
• Monitor comfort, safety, and overall health of participants.

Skills

Prioritize assignments

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Positive and respectful communication

Job description

Activity Assistant - Part-time 15 hours/week, 10:00am to 3:00pm, Monday/Wednesday and Thursday

Entry-level candidates with a sincere interest in working with elders and adults with disabilities are welcomed.

No experience necessary, paid training will be provided for the right candidate. The most important qualifications are to be reliable and consistent, work well with our team, treat participants with kindness, be able to learn the duties of the position and to not be afraid to get a little silly when needed!

The Gathering Place is an Adult Day program serving elders and adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Our participants enjoy music, arts, games, exercise and companionship - just to name a few!

As an Activity Assistant, you will be responsible for leading and assisting with planned activities, meals, assisting with keeping service areas clean and helping co-workers. Our activities and programs cater to the unique needs and interests of our participants. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Interacting with participants to foster socialization, well-being, and a sense of community.
• Setup and cleanup of activity areas.
• Encouraging participation in various activities, including games, crafts, and exercise routines.
• Assisting with meal service, laundry and keeping service areas clean.
• Monitoring the comfort, safety, and overall health of our participants.

Schedule: 15hours per week, 3 days, (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) 10am to 3pm. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.

Rate of pay: $16-$17/hour depending on experience

References required and verification of past employment history.

• Ability to prioritize assignments
• Ability to lift up to thirty pounds
• Positive and respectful communication

• 403(b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Waiting period may apply

Schedule:

• Day shift (10am to 3pm)
• Monday / Wednesday & Thursday

Company's website:

• gatheringplacevt.org