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Activities Assistant Full-Time
Job Location:
Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 25
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
12 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - FULL-TIME
Schedule: Full-Time 40 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
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 Residents 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 Benefits401(k) with company match
Career Development Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range: $22-$25/hour
Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidates 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Discover North Hill, a premier retirement community near Boston, MA, offering luxury senior living, Lifecare, and a vibrant lifestyle in Needham, MA.
