Activities Assistant

Located in the heart of downtown Vergennes, VT, Vergennes Grand is a brand-new senior living community offering private and shared apartments, welcoming common areas, and a full range of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and specialized Memory Care.

We’re building a team of compassionate, dedicated professionals to help create a warm, supportive environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

Be part of something grand. Apply today!
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Activities Assistant (Resident Services Assistant)

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Resident Services Assistant. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in enriching the lives of our residents through activities, dining services, transportation, and housekeeping. Your contributions will help create a welcoming and engaging environment in our assisted living community.

Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time
Schedule: Day Shift | Evening Shift | Rotating Weekends

Responsibilities:

Activities:

• Assist in developing and implementing social activities that support residents’ social, physical, and mental well-being
• Collaborate on planning and publishing the monthly activity calendar and newsletter
• Motivate residents to participate in activities, considering their individual abilities and limitations
• Supervise and participate in activities, including setup, execution, and cleanup
• Handle phone calls, greet residents and visitors, and respond to needs for assistance
• Track resident attendance to activities using PointClickCare

Dining Services:

• Set or reset tables according to layout standards
• Greet residents, take orders promptly, and review the menu, including special items of the day
• Serve meals efficiently and clear dirty dishes in a timely manner
• Perform dish-washing duties and utilize PointClickCare to track resident meals

Transportation:

• Assist residents with entering and exiting the community vehicle
• Provide limited assistance at destinations as needed
• Maintain cleanliness, fuel levels, and perform regular safety checks on the vehicle
• Coordinate maintenance appointments for the community vehicle

Housekeeping:

• Clean resident apartments and common areas, including bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces
• Identify and report maintenance issues
• Manage cleaning supplies and ensure safe use of chemicals

Miscellaneous:

• Support other departments as needed and maintain a clean work area
• Report defective equipment and safety hazards
• Participate in staff training and uphold professional confidentiality and professionalism

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for helping others
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with PointClickCare or willingness to learn
• Experience in a similar role is a plus

If you’re excited about making a positive impact in our residents' lives and contributing to a supportive community, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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