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Activities Programmer - Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
🌟 Activities Programmer – Memory Care Neighborhood (MCN)
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 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.
- 💡 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 working with older adults or in healthcare preferred but not required
- High School Diploma required
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 💛
- Accurate documentation and computer proficiency
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.
CLICK HERE TO APPLYStatus: Full time
