Compassionate Program Assistant — Adult Day Services

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services); Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) match after one year

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

AD&D coverage

Job summary

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services) is seeking a Program Assistant for a part-time schedule of 25 hours per week. The role runs Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM, serving Windham County adults with varying abilities.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication distribution, vital signs, meal service, and assisting activities and exercise. Eligible for paid time off benefits; dental, vision, life, LTD and AD&D coverage for employees; 403(b) match after one year.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Personal care assistance - toileting, showering, and other activities of daily living.
• Medication distribution. Observe glucometer use.
• Take and document vital signs.
• Assists with meal and snack service (plating, serving, etc.).
• Helps participants with activities and exercise.
• Participate with co-workers with shared tasks: laundry, clean up, putting supplies away, etc.
• Must work well as part of a team and be reliable.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Organization

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services) is seeking a Program Assistant for a part-time schedule of 25 hours per week. The role runs Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM, serving Windham County adults with varying abilities.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication distribution, vital signs, meal service, and assisting activities and exercise. Eligible for paid time off benefits; dental, vision, life, LTD and AD&D coverage for employees; 403(b) match after one year.