Program Assistant(s)

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

4h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Program Assistant - full-time 37.5 hours/week 8:45am to 4:45pm Monday through Friday Part-time and per diem positions may also be available. May be assigned to activities or nutrition services. 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 (regular business hours). No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays. Full time preferred. Part-time and per diem may be available. Expected pay range: $18-$20 per hour Benefits for full time include up to 15 days paid time off in the first year (accrued based on hours worked) plus 7 paid holidays and 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.

Requirements

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.
Must work well as part of a team and be reliable