Westview Meadows’ mission is 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.
Westview Meadows is an independent living/residential care community that relies upon teamwork to provide the highest quality of professional services to the residents we serve and their families. Our employees have a positive attitude and a strong commitment toward making Westview Meadows a premier independent living/residential care community. It takes a very special and professional person to provide the quality services to which we are committed.
In turn, Westview Meadows provides a high quality work environment and benefits to employees. These include:
- Medical Insurance (70% employer paid)
- Dental Insurance (70% employer paid)
- Vision Insurance (70% employer paid)
- Retirement Savings Plan (SIMPLE IRA)
- Long & Short Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off:
- Sick Days
- Vacation Days
- Personal Days
- Holiday Pay
- Bonus Programs
Want to join a fun & caring team? Consider joining us at Westview Meadows. We offer an excellent work environment and competitive pay & benefits. We would be delighted to talk with you.
Chef/Cook
Job Type: Full-time (rotating shifts)
Westview Meadows is seeking a full-time Cook/Chef for our Dining Services Department. The individual selected for this position will cook/prepare meals for 60+/- residents. Meals are cooked from scratch using local Vermont products. Candidate must all maintain the cleanliness and preparedness of the kitchen, will utilize the dishwasher, and will perform cleaning assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and serve meals to residents.
- Receive and store incoming supplies.
- Produce daily breads, breakfast pastries, lunch and dinner menu items.
- Produce catering menu items as needed.
- Produce daily lunch/dinner soups.
- Support other cooks with prep.
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
RN
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Westview Meadows is seeking a team-oriented RN with experience providing care in a Level III Residential Care Home. The ideal candidate will have interest and knowledge providing care to for the elderly population. The RN is responsible for coordinating resident care in order to ensure the residents remain healthy and active for as long as possible. The nurse is a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. The RN is responsible for practicing according to the State Board of Nursing within the scope of practice for his or her license and always in compliance with The State of Vermont.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts pre-admission evaluations of all prospective residents.
- Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that all state policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.
- Evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of the care staff in the community.
- Ensure the completion of assessments on all residents once per year, as required by State of Vermont licensing requirements.
- Oversees continuing education programs for direct care staff in the community, as regulated by State licensing requirements.
- Conducts orientation for new team members of the department to ensure that all employees are
knowledgeable of the goals, policies, and procedures of the department. - Conduct interviews/observations on a continual basis of residents to alert Executive Director, family, and other appropriate individuals of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.
- Maintains documentation in resident files.
- Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families.
- Measures outcomes, set goals and leads the care team to achieve those outcome goals.
- Assume on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis and assign on-call responsibilities to other employees on a rotational basis to ensure after-hours response to resident emergencies.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor or as necessary to maintain quality and continuity of services and safety of residents.
Qualifications:
- Active RN Vermont State license.
- Two to five years’ experience providing resident care to the elderly, or similarly related experience with specialized memory care programs.
- One year experience with resident assessment and care planning.
- Experience with Point Click Care.
- 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 cognitively impaired 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.
Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000
Resident Services Assistant
Shifts Available: Every Saturday & Sunday 7am – 10am
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, or 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: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour
Waitstaff
Shifts Available: Monday through Saturday from 4:30-8pm & Sundays 10-2pm
Westview Meadows is seeking Waitstaff to serve our residents. The individual selected for this position will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a desire to provide high quality service to our residents, prior customer service, a clean background check, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Greet residents and guests at each meal.
- Taking and facilitating food and drink orders.
- Clearing and resetting tables.
- Performing related set-up and shift side work.
Pay: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour based on experience
Dishwasher
Shifts Available: Monday through Saturday from 4:30-8:00pm & Sundays 10:30am-1:30pm
Westview Meadows is seeking a part-time dishwasher to join our dining services team. The individual selected for this position will have a willingness to learn and work, enjoy working with the senior population, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, & holidays, and a clean background check.
Responsibilities:
- Pot washing and dishwashing.
- Storing food and non-food supplies.
- Performing other kitchen-related cleaning duties.
Pay: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour based on experience
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] or download our application, fill it out and mail it to:
Human Resources
Westview Meadows
171 Westview Meadows Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
You can also drop it off at 171 Westview Meadows Road Montpelier, VT 05602