Activities Aides (Adult Day)
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The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services)
Brattleboro, VT, US
Summary
The Activity Assistant facilitates engaging activities such as art, music, and games while supporting the daily routines and personal care needs of participants. They are responsible for maintaining a welcoming environment and fostering positive relationships with older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Job Description
Activity Assistant(s) - Part-time 15-20 hours/week, expected schedule 10am to 3:00pm; 3-4 days per week. Multiple positions available. Per diem/on call positions may also be available.
A place to go, people to see, things to do.
At The Gathering Place, we create days filled with connection, purpose, and support. We’re looking Activity staff who bring warmth, creativity, and reliability to help make that happen.
Position Overview
The Activity Assistant plays a key role in creating a welcoming, engaging environment for participants. Working alongside our team, you’ll help lead meaningful activities, support daily routines, and build genuine relationships that make each day feel purposeful and enjoyable.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in activities such as art, music, games, and light exercise
- Encourage participation and help each individual feel included and comfortable
- Build positive, respectful relationships with participants and team members
- Support meals, snacks, and daily routines
- Help set up and maintain clean, inviting program spaces
- Observe and communicate changes in participant needs or mood
- Contribute to special events, seasonal programming, and community outings
Who You Are
- Kind, patient, and dependable
- Comfortable working with older adults, including those living with memory loss and adults with disabilities
- A team player who can also take initiative
- Creative, flexible, and willing to jump in where needed
- Strong communicator with a positive, calm presence
- Experience or willingness to assist with personal care tasks as needed (toileting, feeding) a plus
Experience in caregiving, recreation, human services, or a related field preferred
Schedule: 15-20 hours/3-4 days per week depending on coverage needs and candidate availability. Expected schedule is 10a-3p. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.
Expected pay range: $16-$18+ highly dependent on experience.
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 work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to lift up to thirty pounds.
Schedule:
- Day shift
Company's website:
- gatheringplacevt.org
The Gathering Place provides Adult Day services to promote empowerment, independence and quality of life for elders, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. We are dedicated to fostering collaborative community partnerships.
The Gathering Place will:
-Foster respect, dignity, and a sense of wellbeing for the individual being served.
- Respect individual rights, strengths, values, privacy, and preferences, encouraging individuals to direct and participate in their own plan of care and services to the fullest extent.
- Promote the individual's optimal level of independence in a community-based setting.
- Maintain and, where possible, enhance the individual's present level of functioning as long as possible, preventing or delaying a more restricted life style.
- Foster the development and maintenance of social skills and interaction.
- Promote support, respite and education services for family members, caregivers, and legal representatives.
- Serve as an integral part of the community service network.
Founded
1989
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brattleboro, VT
The Gathering Place provides Adult Day services to promote empowerment, independence and quality of life for elders, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. We are dedicated to fostering collaborative community partnerships.
The Gathering Place will:
-Foster respect, dignity, and a sense of wellbeing for the individual being served.
- Respect individual rights, strengths, values, privacy, and preferences, encouraging individuals to direct and participate in their own plan of care and services to the fullest extent.
- Promote the individual's optimal level of independence in a community-based setting.
- Maintain and, where possible, enhance the individual's present level of functioning as long as possible, preventing or delaying a more restricted life style.
- Foster the development and maintenance of social skills and interaction.
- Promote support, respite and education services for family members, caregivers, and legal representatives.
- Serve as an integral part of the community service network.
Founded
1989
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brattleboro, VT
