Therapeutic Activities Aide

State of Vermont; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Activities Aide to plan and lead recreational programs for its Veterans and VVH Members. You will help coordinate events funded by community organizations and support residents during activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with progress notes and daily data entry, and working 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 40 hours weekly with every-other weekends and holidays. A valid driver's permit is required for resident transport.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in nursing homes, healthcare settings or with older adults.
• Background checks including fingerprinting and FBI/State checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead recreational programs for residents.
• Assist residents to participate in community events and record progress.
• Support daily paperwork and data entry related to activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking to hire full-time Therapeutic Activities Aide for a position within their Activities Division. This full-time position is responsible for setting up and leading a variety of recreational programs for our Veterans and Members of VVH. The position will assist veterans and members 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 schedule for this full-time position will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., 40 hours per week, and will include working every other weekend and holidays. This is a unique opportunity that requires collaboration and coordination and offers room for growth.

Who May Apply

This position, Therapeutic Activities Aide (Job Requisition #56019), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her OR who has been convicted of an offense for actions related to bodily injury, theft or misuse of funds or property 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.

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.

Special Requirements

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against them is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements. Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with Federal and State regulatory standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, Office of Inspector General exclusion database checks, motor vehicle driving record checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the fingerprinting and background check requirements, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before fingerprinting and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Total Compensation

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: 12 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

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.