ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - PART-TIME

Position: ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - PART-TIME

Location: Needham, MA

Job Id: 2213

# of Openings: 1

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Schedule : Part-Time | 24 Hours

Position Summary

For over 40 years, North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services . The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating programs for Residents.

Job Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans, designs, implements and evaluates programs to enhance the Resident experience across campus
• Provides meaningful individual and group engagements within the small house model
• Creates weekly Residents notes regarding participation, behavior, programming recommendations and highlights per household
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team daily to ensure Residents needs are metli>
• Completes written or electronic documentation in a timely mannerli>
• Participates in household meal services, including preparation, cooking and serving mealsli>
• Monitors changes in the Resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities appropriate for individual and group audiencesli>
• Assists with facilitating volunteer opportunities for Team Members and Residentsli>
• Works closely with family members and outside organizations or individuals to provide care to Residents (i.e., private companion, hospice team, etc.)li>
• Coordinates supplies and space as needed for planned eventsli>
• Assists in developing, producing, and distributing the weekly and daily program calendarli>
• Performs administrative requirements, such as ordering supplies, proofing publications, and completing necessary forms as neededli>
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groupsli>
• Engages Residents in one-on-one interactionsli>
• Facilitates group activities according to the programming scheduleli>
• Facilitates virtual visits for Residentsli>
• Provides caring, thoughtful and engaging service at all timesli>
• Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisorli>
• Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirementsli>
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, applicable local laws regarding health, safety, or environmentli>

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
• Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
• Ability to use technology such as FaceTime, Zoom, Rendever, Eversound, Skype, and audio systems

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable with computer software programs
• Maintains First Aid, CPR, and other certifications and trainings
• Experience and/or formal training in planning, developing, and facilitating recreational or engagement programs for the senior population is preferred

Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

North Hill Offers

• Free meals
• Free parking
• Free on-site fitness center
• State-of-the-… (State-of-the-art work environment)
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range: $22-$25/hour

Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, fair, and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role.

North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures, backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.