# Program Assistant (PCA/Activities)

**Company:** [The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services)](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/eWoHQkUL5pjp6xHtZ9K4uM.md)
**Location:** Brattleboro, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

### Program Assistant - part-time 3 days per week 7:30am to 5:00pm.

### **Schedule rotates 3 full days per week scheduled between Monday and Friday. No weekends.**

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: Rotating 3-day per week schedule days 7:30AM-5PM approximately 27 hours per week. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays. Additional days/hours may be available.  
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**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