Activities Assistant

Vergennes Grand Senior Living

Located in the scenic downtown of Vergennes, Vermont, Vergennes Grand is a new senior living community set to open in early 2025. We offer a range of private and shared apartments, beautiful gathering spaces, and a complete array of services for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, and a specialized memory care program.
As we build our team of dedicated professionals, we’re excited to offer opportunities across various roles. We’re accepting resumes now and will begin hiring for management positions in November, with other roles following in December and January. Join us in creating a warm and supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact.

Apply today and be part of something grand!
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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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18