Program Assistant - Full-time 37.5 hrs/wk
Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM
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!
The Program Assistant is responsible for:
-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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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