Program Assistant (PCA/Activities) - full time

The Gathering Place • Brattleboro, VT

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About The Position

The Program Assistant works full time, 37.5 hours per week, at The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services), an adult day program serving Windham County, Vermont. The program serves adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Participants take part in music, arts, games, exercise, and social activities. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; there are no weekends or evenings, and the program is closed on major holidays.

The role includes providing personal care and supporting participants' daily needs, distributing medication, observing glucometer use, taking and documenting vital signs, assisting with meals and snacks, and helping participants take part in activities and exercise. The Program Assistant also shares team tasks such as laundry, cleanup, and putting supplies away.

The expected pay range is $18–$20+ per hour. The position offers paid time off, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost for employee-only coverage. Health insurance is not offered. A 403(b) match is available after one year. References and verification of past employment history are required.

Requirements

• Work well as part of a team and be reliable.
• Ability to engage and motivate participants in various activities.
• Understanding of the 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 independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• References and verification of past employment history are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including toileting, showering, and other activities of daily living.
• Distribute medication and observe glucometer use.
• Take and document vital signs.
• Assist with meal and snack service, including plating and serving.
• Help participants take part in activities and exercise.
• Share team tasks with coworkers, including laundry, cleanup, and putting supplies away.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• 403(b) match after one year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed