Therapeutic Activities Aide - Temporary

State of Vermont
United States, Vermont, Bennington
Feb 19, 2025
Overview The Vermont Veterans Home (VVH) is seeking two (2) part time Therapeutic Activities Aides for positions within their Activities Division. These temporary positions will primarily be working on our Memory Care Neighborhood. Job duties are, but not limited to, setting up and leading a variety of recreational programs for our Veterans and Members here at VVH. These positions will assist our veterans and members as they attend events that are supported and funded by various community service organizations, such as the fishing derby, car shows, picnics, and many others. Incumbents will be responsible for assisting with progress reports and any other daily paperwork and/or data entry. The hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for one position, and 11:30 am to 8:00 pm for the other position. These are part-time positions working approximately 24 hours per week including every other weekend and holidays. This is a unique opportunity that requires collaboration and coordinating and offers room for growth. For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site. Who May Apply This position, Therapeutic Activities Aide(#51463), is open to all State employees and external applicants.This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Marjorie LaFountain at marjorie.lafountain@vermont.gov. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. 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. Environmental Factors 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. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Past experience working in a nursing home, healthcare setting or with older adults. Past experience facilitating therapeutic activities with groups of any age. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.