Therapeutic Activities Aide

State of Vermont • Bennington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking to hire a full-time Therapeutic Activities Aide for a position within their Activities Division. This position will be working on the Dementia unit and will be responsible for setting up and leading a variety of recreational programs for the residents of the VVH. The position will assist residents as they attend events that are supported and funded by various community service organizations, such as the fishing derby, car show, picnics, and many others. Incumbents will be responsible for assisting with progress reports and other daily paperwork and/or data entry.
The hours for this position are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, including every other weekend and holidays. This is a unique opportunity that requires collaboration and coordination and offers room for growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's permit is required for the transport of residents to and from activity events.
• Good physical health is required for rendering physical assistance to and transporting and moving residents.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience working in a nursing home, healthcare setting or with older adults.
• Past experience facilitating therapeutic activities with groups of any age.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and leading a variety of recreational programs for the residents
• Assisting residents as they attend events that are supported and funded by various community service organizations
• Assisting with progress reports and other daily paperwork and/or data entry

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED