Therapeutic Activities Aide

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Activities Aide to join our dedicated Activities Division. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our Veterans and Members through engaging, community-supported programming.

This position will be responsible for setting up and leading a variety of recreational activities. These may include events such as fishing derbies, car shows, picnics, and other outings organized in collaboration with local service organizations. The Activities Aide will also assist with transporting and supporting residents during events, completing daily documentation, and contributing to progress reports.

This full-time position is scheduled from 8am to 4:30pm and includes working every other weekend and some holidays.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoys working as part of a team. This role requires collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in our care. There is room for growth for those interested in building a long-term career in therapeutic recreation or long-term care services.

For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site.

This position, Therapeutic Activities Aide(#52197), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Marjorie LaFountain at marjorie.lafountain@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

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.

Recreation and/or therapeutic duties at an aide level involving planning and administering an activities program for residents at the Vermont Veterans Home. Duties are performed under the direction of the Therapeutic Activity Supervisor and includes direct interaction with residents.

Activities are performed in an institutional setting involving elderly and/or disabled residents. Direct interaction with residents is extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease or physical injury. The activity schedule may require evening and weekend duties. 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.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Past experience working in a nursing home, healthcare setting or with older adults.

Past experience facilitating therapeutic activities with groups of any age.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 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

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