Program Assistant (PCA/Activities) - PT/FT
The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services)
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The job in short
Personal care assistant and activities aide.
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Details
- Found
- 28 d ago · posted 2026-10-02
- Location as listed
- Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
- Role
- Patient Care / Caregiver
- Pay (as listed)
- $18–$20 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Program Assistant - Full-time 35-37.5 and part-time 25 hours per week opportunities. Additional hours or per diem roles may be available.
Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 10AM-3PM or 8-4
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. 25-37.5 hours. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.
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
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