Daytime Program Assistant — Elder Care & Activities

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

AD&D coverage

Job summary

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services) seeks a Program Assistant for a full-time, daytime role in Brattleboro, Vermont. The program serves Windham County adults with varying abilities, offering music, arts, games, and companionship.

The role includes personal care assistance, medication distribution, vital signs, activities, meal support, and teamwork with staff. 37.5 hours weekly, no weekends or evenings, with paid time off and other benefits.

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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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
• Helps participants with 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

Personal care assistance

Medication distribution

Vital signs

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services) seeks a Program Assistant for a full-time, daytime role in Brattleboro, Vermont. The program serves Windham County adults with varying abilities, offering music, arts, games, and companionship.

The role includes personal care assistance, medication distribution, vital signs, activities, meal support, and teamwork with staff. 37.5 hours weekly, no weekends or evenings, with paid time off and other benefits.