Program Assistant (PCA/Activities) - full time

Gatheringplacevt; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Gathering Place, Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services, is seeking a Program Assistant to support adults with various physical and cognitive needs. The role emphasizes personal care, activity participation, and safe daily routine execution in a daytime program setting.

Schedule is Monday–Friday days, 37.5 hours weekly, with no weekends or evenings. Expected pay ranges from $18 to $20+ per hour, with paid time off benefits available. References and employment history verification are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in activity coordination, personal care assistance, or working with elderly/adults with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance including toileting, showering, and daily living activities.
• Observe glucometer use and med distribution; document vital signs.
• Assist with meal and snack service and participant activities.
• Help participants with exercise and mobility tasks.
• Collaborate with coworkers to manage shared tasks and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Engage participants in activities

Team collaboration

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Job description

Program Assistant - Full-time 37.5 hrs/wk

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services), is an Adult Day program serving Windham County Vermont. We serve adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Our participants enjoy music, arts, games, exercise and companionship - just to name a few!

• 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday days. 37.5 hours. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.

Expected pay range: $18-$20+ per hour

Eligible for paid time off benefits, dental, vision, life, LTD and AD&D coverage at no cost (employee only). We are unable to offer health insurance. 403(b) match after one year.

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.

• 403(b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Waiting period may apply

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Company's website:

• gatheringplacevt.org