ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - PART-TIME

North Hill Needham Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

North Hill Needham Inc. in Needham, MA, a not-for-profit senior living community, is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, implement and evaluate programs for Residents.

The role supports one-on-one and small group activities, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, assists with meals, documents participation, and helps coordinate events and calendars in a respectful, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• 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

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer support

HIPAA compliance

Independent work

Communication

Diversity awareness

English proficiency

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

FaceTime

Zoom

Rendever

Eversound

Skype

Audio systems

Job description

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.

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 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

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-art work environment
• Employee referral program
• Health & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Career Development Training
• 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.