Why work at The Converse Home?
The Converse Home has a long history, over 125 years, of providing a warm, caring home for our residents and a great work environment for our staff. We have career opportunities that offer competitive salaries and CTO, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Pension benefits.
We are always looking for dedicated, caring people to join our community! Feel free to send in an application for a position that may not appear on this page.
Below are current employment opportunities in our community:
Nursing Department
Full Time & Part Time Nurse Openings
Are you a nurse in search of a position that brings joy and fulfillment personally and professionally? The Converse Home may be the place you have been looking for. We are seeking a strong team player to join our amazing caregiving staff.
Full-Time 32-40 hour Evening shift Nurse 2:30-11pm includes every other weekend in our traditional community.
Full Time Charge of Shift LPN or LNA 10:30pm-7am includes every other weekend
Per Diem RN or LPN
The right person for this job will bring their leadership skills to our team, Be very organized and excel in time management, Provide excellent care to our residents, and hold an active State of Vermont Nursing License
We need RCA’s for Day, Evening and Weekend Shifts!
If you are looking for a rewarding position as a caregiver, working with wonderful
residents and staff, please consider applying.
Full time spots:
- 40 Hour 6:30 am-3 pm includes every other weekend
- 40 hour charge of shift overnight 10:30pm-7am with every other weekend
- 40 Hours 2:30 pm-11 pm including every other weekend
- 32 Hour night shift 10:30 pm-7 am with every other weekend
Part time spots:
- day shift 6:30 am- 1 or 3 pm including every other weekend 22 hours
- Various 4:-9:30 pm part-time spots with every other weekend
- Part-time weekend shifts every other weekend
- Per Diem spots
New care staff do on-site training with our Nurse Educator to make sure you feel confident in your new
skills. If you are a seasoned caregiver or want to become a caregiver we would love to hear from you.
We offer flexible schedules, excellent benefits, and competitive pay. Plus a great work culture!
Per diem Nurses, LNA’s and RCA’s always welcome to apply
Dining Department
We provide three home-cooked meals a day to 60 residents of our assisted living residence. If you are looking for a rewarding position, working with wonderful residents and staff, please consider applying.
Kitchen Generalist
We are looking for part-time and full-time kitchen generalists. Our Kitchen Generalists will be involved with food prep, in support of our line cooks, and work independently, with tasks including baking, salads, and soups. They will also support meal service and dishwashing at times. All team members work collectively on kitchen cleanliness. The most important attribute of the Kitchen Generalist is the ability to work positively as part of a team providing outstanding food to residents and employees. If you have kitchen experience and are looking for a new opportunity, please apply below!
Dining Room Servers
We are looking for part-time dining room servers for both morning and evening shifts. Servers are responsible for serving meals in and maintaining the cleanliness of the Home’s dining room and kitchen service areas. We are looking for staff members who have the ability to work positively as part of a team providing outstanding food to residents and employees. If you have experience or are looking for a new opportunity, please apply!
Part-Time Dining Room Servers shifts available:
- 6:30 am-2 pm with weekend availability
- 3:30-6:30
- weekend part-time spots with a differential pay increase
Dishwashers
We are looking for dishwashers to join our kitchen team. Our dishwashers wash dishes, utensils, and cookware. Perform assigned cleaning tasks. Our kitchen staff all work together as a team. The minimum starting salary is $16.00/hour more with experience. Come join a great team and love where you work!
Line Cook
Do you love to cook but don’t love the long hours and unpredictability of the restaurant lifestyle? How about trying a different culinary career, where you work on a supportive team to provide delicious and nutritious meals to residents of Converse Home?
Our chefs and line cooks get to know our residents’ tastes and dietary needs and then work together to create a community through food. Unlike restaurants, you know who you’ll be serving and the number of people you will nourish every shift. You’ll also know that we’ll provide stable employment during unstable times.
We are looking for a line cook that:
• Works well on a team
• Is excited about cooking and its positive impact on people
• Maintains high standards for health and safety
• Is organized
• Has fun while they work
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week with a regular schedule. Pay is $24.00/hour, with excellent benefits (including medical, dental, and paid time off).
Maintenance Team Positions
Maintenance Director
The Maintenance Director is a critical member of our organization’s leadership team and are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of our building and grounds, as well as resident transportation in the local area. They are also our primary safety officer and will train staff on workplace hazards, disaster response, and evacuations. The maintenance director is responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of our wonderful team of maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff.
The right candidate will:
- Enjoy working with the elderly.
- Able to work effectively and make good judgments with minimal supervision.
- Good problem-solving abilities. Mechanical aptitude. Excellent communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be at least 21 years of age. High school education or equivalent GED required.
- Must have experience in maintenance work and/or construction. Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. Minimum starting salary is $26.00/hour, with higher available based on experience.
Housekeeper
We are hiring for a Full-Time Housekeeper. Responsibilities include cleaning residents’ rooms and common areas, bed making, trash removal, and floors in the Home. Interact with residents in a courteous and respectful manner. We are looking for someone with the desire to work with the elderly in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality, someone who is dependable, has the ability to work well with others, and to function effectively as part of a team.
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How to Apply
Please send your resume to Kellie@conversehome.com. You can download our application by clicking here or fill out our application online below:
THE CONVERSE HOME
Burlington, Vermont
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
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~ Converse Home Residents
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