Activities Assistant - Full-Time
North Hill Retirement Community•Needham, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Comfortable with computer software programs
- Maintains First Aid, CPR, and other certifications and trainings
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or formal training in planning, developing, and facilitating recreational or engagement programs for the senior population is preferred
Responsibilities
- 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 met
- Completes written or electronic documentation in a timely manner
- Participates in household meal services, including preparation, cooking and serving meals
- Monitors changes in the Resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities appropriate for individual and group audiences
- Assists with facilitating volunteer opportunities for Team Members and Residents
- Works closely with family members and outside organizations or individuals to provide care to Residents (i.e., private companion, hospice team, etc.)
- Coordinates supplies and space as needed for planned events
- Assists in developing, producing, and distributing the weekly and daily program calendar
- Performs administrative requirements, such as ordering supplies, proofing publications, and completing necessary forms as needed
- Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
- Engages Residents in one-on-one interactions
- Facilitates group activities according to the programming schedule
- Facilitates virtual visits for Residents
- Provides caring, thoughtful and engaging service at all times
- Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisor
- Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
- Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, applicable local laws regarding health, safety, or environment
Benefits
- Free meals
- Free parking
- Free on-site fitness center
- State-of-the-art work environment
- Employee referral program
- Health & Dental Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Career Development Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
