Program Assistant (PCA/Activities)

The Gathering Place

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.

Responsibilities

• Personal care assistance - toileting, showering, and other activities of daily living
• Medication distribution
• Observe glucometer use
• Take and document vital signs
• Aids 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.

Requirements

• Must work well as part of a team and be reliable
• 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 lift up to thirty pounds

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance