Career Opportunities

Shifts Available: Wednesdays & weekends

Westview Meadows in Montpelier, VT is seeking a Resident Care Director Assistant (LPN) to provide care to our residents. The LPN is responsible for supporting the RN. The preferred candidate will be eager to support our mission to provide a high-quality residential setting for senior individuals which promotes independence, individuality, choice and security while supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the population it serves.

Responsibilities:

• Support the RN at Westview Meadows.
• Provide medical input for residents, families, and staff.
• Assist in the development and update of each resident’s care plan by assessing residents’ functional status on an ongoing basis.
• Document information pertaining to changes in resident’ functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Assure that assistance plans are completed and arrange services and support to meet resident needs.
• Keep Executive Director aware of problems, concerns and updates of each resident and enlist her assistance as needed.
• Review all emergency calls for assistance by residents and complete a quality-action review on the treatment and handling of each emergency by staff.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor or as necessary to maintain quality and continuity of services and safety of residents.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN Vermont State license.
• Two to five years’ experience providing resident care to the elderly, or similarly related experience.
• One year experience with resident assessment and care planning.
• Understand and conceptualize complex concepts, as well as ability to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to show sincere compassion towards older adults.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.
• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
• Must pass appropriate background checks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Shifts Available: Monday through Friday 4:30 – 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:30am – 2pm. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Westview Meadows is seeking waitstaff to join our dining services team.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting residents and guests. 
• Taking and facilitating meal orders.
• Clearing and resetting tables.
• Performing related set-up and shift side work.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior customer service experience.
• A desire to provide high quality service to our residents.
• Must pass appropriate background checks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Shifts Available: Starting May 1, 2025 (seasonal: 32-40 hours/week)

Westview Meadows & The Gary Residence in Montpelier, VT are seeking a Groundskeeper/Gardener Assistant to help maintain the grounds at both facilities. We pride ourselves on the appearance of both properties; the Groundskeeper/Gardener Assistant will be accountable for ensuring the gardens and greenspaces are always healthy and beautiful.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out the ground’s maintenance program.
• Properly utilize landscaping equipment.
• Ensure lawns and gardens are manicured, watered, and fertilized.
• Install and maintain the health of seasonal plants.
• Willingness to take on special landscaping or planting projects.
• Must pass appropriate background checks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Shifts Available: 7:00am – 10:00am & 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Westview Meadows is seeking a Resident Services Assistant to provide care to residents living in our Residential Care Neighborhood. This position entails providing support to residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition and physical health. The ideal candidate for this position will exemplify The Best Friends™ approach to care by utilizing the essential elements of friendship (respect, empathy, support, trust, and humor) to care for residents and adapt to their remaining strengths and abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including: toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and transport. 
• Taking and documenting vital signs.
• Light housekeeping, including: making resident beds, removing trash from resident apartments, folding resident laundry, keeping common areas clean and tidy, etc.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in a variety of activities.
• Observes for and informs RN promptly about any changes in resident health/condition, behavior or needs.
• Practices patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with residents.
• Focuses on residents’ abilities and provides social/emotional support and encourages the resident to be as independent as possible.

Qualifications:

• Experience interacting with elderly.
• Willingness to learn and complete on-the-job training and utilize The Best Friends™ approach to care.
• A desire and commitment to teamwork and effective communication.
• Must pass appropriate background checks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (depending on experience and shift)