Activity Assistant - Part-time 15 hours/week, 10:00am to 3:00pm, Monday/Wednesday and Thursday Entry-level candidates with a sincere interest in working with elders and adults with disabilities are welcomed. No experience necessary, paid training will be provided for the right candidate. The most important qualifications are to be reliable and consistent, work well with our team, treat participants with kindness, be able to learn the duties of the position and to not be afraid to get a little silly when needed! The Gathering Place is an Adult Day program serving elders and adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Our participants enjoy music, arts, games, exercise and companionship - just to name a few!As an Activity Assistant, you will be responsible for leading and assisting with planned activities, meals, assisting with keeping service areas clean and helping co-workers. Our activities and programs cater to the unique needs and interests of our participants. Your key responsibilities will include:Interacting with participants to foster socialization, well-being, and a sense of community.Setup and cleanup of activity areas. Encouraging participation in various activities, including games, crafts, and exercise routines.Assisting with meal service, laundry and keeping service areas clean.Monitoring the comfort, safety, and overall health of our participants.Schedule: 15hours per week, 3 days, (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) 10am to 3pm. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.Rate of pay: $16-$17/hour depending on experienceReferences required and verification of past employment history.Requirements Ability to prioritize assignments Ability to lift up to thirty pounds Positive and respectful communication Benefits403(b)403 (b) matchingWaiting period may applySchedule:Day shift (10am to 3pm)Monday / Wednesday & Thursday Company's website:gatheringplacevt.org
Activity Assistant - Part-time 15 hours/week, 10:00am to 3:00pm, Monday/Wednesday and Thursday
Entry-level candidates with a sincere interest in working with elders and adults with disabilities are welcomed.
No experience necessary, paid training will be provided for the right candidate. The most important qualifications are to be reliable and consistent, work well with our team, treat participants with kindness, be able to learn the duties of the position and to not be afraid to get a little silly when needed!
The Gathering Place is an Adult Day program serving elders and adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Our participants enjoy music, arts, games, exercise and companionship - just to name a few!
As an Activity Assistant, you will be responsible for leading and assisting with planned activities, meals, assisting with keeping service areas clean and helping co-workers. Our activities and programs cater to the unique needs and interests of our participants. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Interacting with participants to foster socialization, well-being, and a sense of community.
- Setup and cleanup of activity areas.
- Encouraging participation in various activities, including games, crafts, and exercise routines.
- Assisting with meal service, laundry and keeping service areas clean.
- Monitoring the comfort, safety, and overall health of our participants.
Schedule: 15hours per week, 3 days, (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) 10am to 3pm. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays.
Rate of pay: $16-$17/hour depending on experience
References required and verification of past employment history.
Requirements
- Ability to prioritize assignments
- Ability to lift up to thirty pounds
- Positive and respectful communication
Benefits
- 403(b)
- 403 (b) matching
- Waiting period may apply
Schedule:
- Day shift (10am to 3pm)
- Monday / Wednesday & Thursday
Company's website:
The Gathering Place (TGP) is a not-for-profit 501c3 Adult Day program serving elders and adults with disabilities throughout Windham CountyMission and HistoryTGP lives by its mission, “The Gathering Place provides Adult Day and other 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.” TGP began providing services in 1989 in a basement room at a local facility, serving six (6) families. This year TGP, Windham County’s only Adult Day Program, is proudly celebrating 31 years of operation. TGP has transformed itself over the years to meet the ever-changing needs and increasing numbers of those we serve and by the close of the last Fiscal Year we had served over 40 families.
The Gathering Place (TGP) is a not-for-profit 501c3 Adult Day program serving elders and adults with disabilities throughout Windham County
Mission and History
TGP lives by its mission, “The Gathering Place provides Adult Day and other 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.”
TGP began providing services in 1989 in a basement room at a local facility, serving six (6) families. This year TGP, Windham County’s only Adult Day Program, is proudly celebrating 31 years of operation. TGP has transformed itself over the years to meet the ever-changing needs and increasing numbers of those we serve and by the close of the last Fiscal Year we had served over 40 families.
