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Activities Assistant - Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Porter Medical CenterMiddlebury, Vermont

$21 - $32 / hour

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Job Description

Building Name: Porter- Helen Porter Nursing HomeLocation Address: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury VermontRegularDepartment: Porter- Helen Porter Nursing Home- ActivitiesFull TimeStandard Hours: 37.5Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 75Shift: Day/EvePrimary Shift: 10:15 AM - 6:45 PMWeekend Needs: OtherSalary Range: Min $21.42 Mid $26.63 Max $31.83Recruiter: Kelly Shea

🌟 Activities Assistant – Memory Care Neighborhood

Bring Joy, Purpose & Connection to Residents Living With Memory Loss 💛(Memory Care Jobs VT • Addison County Healthcare • Senior Living Careers Middlebury VT)

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of residents by bringing joy, purpose, and connection? We’re looking for a compassionate Activities Assistant to join our Memory Care Neighborhood team in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont! Under the guidance of the Director of Activities, you’ll design and lead both group and one-on-one activities that support the emotional, cognitive, and social needs of our wonderful residents.💬🎨🎶

Your work will help create a warm, engaging, and supportive environment—one where every resident feels valued, seen, and cared for. All activities are supervised in accordance with Vermont State Code.

💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • 🌼 Meaningful Work: Every day you’ll make a real difference in the lives of residents living with dementia.
  • 🏡 Community Feel: Enjoy the close-knit, welcoming atmosphere that makes working in Vermont’s long-term care environment so special.
  • đź’ˇ Creative Freedom: Bring your ideas to life as you design engaging, therapeutic activities tailored to residents’ interests.
  • 🏥 Beautiful, Modern Facility: Helen Porter is recently renovated with tall ceilings, circadian lighting, and a serene courtyard with a flowing fountain
  • 🤝 Supportive Team Environment: Join a compassionate group of caregivers, nurses, and activity professionals who collaborate closely.

🎓 Education & Experience

  • Experience working with older adults or in healthcare preferred but not required

  • High School Diploma required

đź•’ Schedule

Sunday–Thursday, late morning to mid-evening✔️ Set schedule✔️ Predictable weekly routine

🌼 Experience & Skills

  • Experience in Long-Term Care, Senior Living, or Dementia Care (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities
  • A bubbly, upbeat personality
  • Creativity and passion for activity-based dementia care
  • Ability to identify residents’ needs and create therapeutic, person-centered programs đź’›
  • Accurate documentation and computer proficiency
This is a bargaining union position.

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