Activities Assistant - Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

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.
• 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.

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
• Accurate documentation and computer proficiency