Therapeutic Activities Aide

at State of Vermont in Bennington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

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.

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

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.