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Activities Programmer - Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Job Details

Job Ref:
R0082730
Category:
Support Services
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Health Care Partner:
Porter Medical Center
Location:
30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department:
Porter - Helen Porter Nursing Home - Activities
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Day/Eve
Hours:
10:15 AM - 6:45 PM
Hours per Week:
37.5
Weekend Needs:
Other
Pay Rate:
$20.90 - $31.06 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

🌟 Activities Programmer – Memory Care Neighborhood (MCN)

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

Are you passionate about bringing joy, purpose, and connection to older adults? We’re looking for a compassionate Activities Programmer 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

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