Program Assistant (PCA/Activities) - part time

The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services) • Brattleboro, VT

12d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Must work well as part of a team and be reliable.
• 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.
• References required and verification of past employment history.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

• Eligible for paid time off benefits
• dental coverage at no cost (employee only)
• vision coverage at no cost (employee only)
• life coverage at no cost (employee only)
• LTD coverage at no cost (employee only)
• AD&D coverage at no cost (employee only)
• 403(b) match after one year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed