Overview: When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Line Cook to join our team. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for prepping ingredients and cooking meals for our residents. The Line Cook ensures that excellent quality of food service is provided at all times.
Duties:
Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and preferences.
Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature, and is attractive and tasty.
Responsible for the preparation of menu items as assigned by the Sous and Executive Chef(s).
Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods.
Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food is stored per standards.
Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
Attends in-service and department staff meetings.
Maintains an excellent and professional working relationship with supervisor(s), fellow employees, CEO, Management Team, residents, guests, and vendors.
Job Requirements:
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently
Must be detailed oriented and work as part of a team
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
Must possess excellent customer service skills; communicate with residents while maintaining a professional attitude.
Attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, resident’s orders, and daily prep lists.
Must be able to multi-task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Culinary degree highly preferred.
At least 2+ years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living, hospitality, or similar setting.
Must possess understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and proper knife handling skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and hand, wrist, and body movement on-line cutting/preparing food items.
Overview: When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends.
And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking Per Diem Nurses (LPN or RN) at our premier senior living community to perform multiple care duties that contribute to the health, well-being, and quality of life for our residents.
Nurses are responsible for monitoring resident needs, notifying the Nurse Manager of any changes observed in resident condition, and ensuring that all services outlined in the residents’ service plans are delivered with excellent quality, on time and with respect.
Nurses assist with all aspects of compliance with all state and local requirements. Nurses report to the Nurse Manager and work in collaboration with the CNA’s.
Pay starts at $36/hour and there is opportunity for an increased hourly pay wage dependent on experience and credentials.
Duties: * Engage in regular communications with the CNA work team on each shift to obtain an update on each resident
* Review and monitor overall adequacy of each resident’s Individual Service Plan (ISP), ensure that each ISP is being administered properly.
*Provide assessment visits to residents who present symptoms or appear to have had a change in their condition. Use nursing judgement to determine if any resident needs prompt medical attention, provide emergency nursing care/first aid such as CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, AED Machine as necessary.
*Communicate follow up care to CNA work team as appropriate, report incidents/illnesses to family members in a timely manner.
* Work in Collaboration with CNAs as part of the overall self-managed work team.
*Maintain communications with physicians and home healthcare agencies providing services.
*Develop and implement strategies that promote person-center care.
*Assist with pharmacy medication delivery and observe or deliver medication in accordance with SAMM and LMA policies and procedures. Evaluate CNA compliance with SAMM protocols. Evaluate residents for independent, SAMM or LMA designation.
*Assist with pre-occupancy assessments and service plan coordination.
* Maintain emergency supplies and the safe condition of equipment, including mechanical lift.
* Monitor standard use of universal precautions.
Job Requirements: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a high-pressure and demanding work environment
*Promote a positive and team-orientated work environment
*Detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time
*Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with ALIS and Microsoft Office
*Ability work nights, weekends, holidays
* Required to wear pager and carry radio at all times during the work shift.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
*Registered Nurse license or Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse License required
* Current CPR certification required
*2-5 years experience in LTC or Gerontological health care. Assisted living experience strongly preferred.
Imagine a place where retirement isn’t just a destination, but a vibrant new chapter. Nestled in Westwood, Massachusetts, Fox Hill Village transcends the typical retirement community and is a tribute to the spirit of its residents— a haven where families can find comfort, stimulation, and community. One such family is the Fishers, whose connection with Fox Hill spans decades.
Dr. Alexander Fisher and his wife, Yetta, first moved to Westwood as newlyweds in 1936. A family doctor who made house calls, he served as the town’s physician. Having spent their entire married life in the town which they loved, when it came time to retire, they couldn’t bear the thought of living anywhere else.
Their daughter Judy says, “My father was partly responsible for getting Fox Hill created here.” He was particularly pleased that Mass. General Hospital was going to be involved with health care at the project. He wrote a persuasive letter to the town’s board of selectmen and advocated for the project at a crucial town meeting. His dedication, coupled with the support of his patients who voted in favor, helped turn the vision of Fox Hill into reality. Once it was built, Mrs. Fisher also left her mark, doing historical research and assisting with the naming the wings of the building after prominent families from Westwood and Dedham.
The Fishers were among the very first to sign up to live at Fox Hill and had their choice of apartments. Choosing their Ellis apartment was a joy, particularly for its view of the deep green woods. The Fishers enjoyed the varied dining possibilities and the intellectually engaging activities, as well as appreciating the proximity to Mass General and to their daughter, who lived nearby. And, as Dr. Fisher said, if anything happened to him so that he needed a higher level of care, he wanted Mrs. Fisher to be able to visit him easily.
When the time came that Judy wanted to find a retirement community for herself, she embarked on a search of her own, visiting several other establishments in the area. She chose Fox Hill, not only because of her parents’ great experience here, but also because of its unique welcoming atmosphere and the intellectual stimulation offered by its varied and highly educated population.
Since moving to Fox Hill in 2018, Judy has found her niche volunteering in the library. Her passion for literature comes alive as she recommends books, helps keep things organized, and engages with fellow bibliophiles. For her, Fox Hill is more than a retirement community.
Barbara and Sam Hayes began envisioning life in a continuing care retirement community while still in their 50s. But not everyone in their family was as open to the idea. At age 93 and widowed for 15 years, Barbara’s mother, Emma Lloyd, was still managing independently in her Westerly, Rhode Island home. But with two of Barbara’s siblings living out of state, support for Mrs. Lloyd fell largely to Barbara and Sam. The 1.5-hour drive from their home in Westwood, Massachusetts, to her home in Westerly didn’t make life any easier.
On the day Barbara planned to talk to her mother about moving closer to Westwood, Mrs. Lloyd revealed her own plans for a dining room makeover. Surprised but undaunted, Barbara broached the idea of her mother relocating to Westwood. While hesitant at first, the realization that her independence wouldn’t diminish and that she’d be supported by a more connected family life ultimately eased Mrs. Lloyd’s concerns.
After touring several communities, Mrs. Lloyd decided Fox Hill Village was the best fit. She quickly created a whole new life, enjoying bridge games and elegant dinners with new friends who became a supportive network. She was well-known for making bran muffins for new residents, and thrived at Fox Hill with a sense of engagement and connection, ultimately reaching the age of 105.
Having seen Mrs. Lloyd flourish at Fox Hill, Barbara and Sam decided to follow her lead years before they actually moved in. They had seen firsthand the fruitful and engaged life Barbara’s mother had and wanted the same for their later years. “The people here are fascinating, interesting and gracious — both residents and staff,” says Barbara. “I feel a special kinship with the other second-generation residents who are here now. That’s a unique experience.”
Like her mother before her, Barbara is actively involved in the community as part of the Welcome Committee and the Better Hearing @ Fox Hill Committee. That’s important for this couple, who have a deep affection and connection to music. Sam plays the cello and pipe organ, while Barbara has performed for residents on the community’s Steinway concert grand piano. The couple has also sponsored chamber music students from Boston’s New England Conservatory to perform at Fox Hill Village.
Barbara’s belief in music as a unifying force mirrors the sense of community she and Sam have found at Fox Hill Village, just like Barbara’s mother before her.
When Fox Hill resident Sarah Pasternack walked into what she thought was a small gathering to recognize National Nurses Week, she was surprised to see nearly 30 former colleagues and dear friends. The group had gathered to inform Sarah that she was being recognized for an accomplished career in nursing with the addition of her name to the Wall of Honour at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London.
“I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “In my wildest dreams, I could not imagine having my name up there. It is the highest honor of my entire nursing career!” Sarah becomes only the fourth Boston nurse to be named to the Wall of Honour. Connie Crowley Ganser, Sarah’s colleague and initiator of the nomination, presented slides featuring the Florence Nightingale Museum’sWall of Honour and the sash bearing Sarah’s name.
Like many members of her profession, Sarah knew she wanted to be a nurse from an early age. She admired an older cousin attending nursing school and loved the white cap she wore. By age 14, Sarah was already volunteering at a local hospital in New Jersey. After graduating from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, she started practicing as a nurse but quickly recognized there was more she wanted to learn. She returned to school to earn her bachelor’s degree followed by a master’s degree in parent-child nursing.
For the next 10 years, Sarah put her education to use as an assistant professor at Boston University School of Nursing, while still practicing part-time. She went on to become an assistant clinical professor at Simmons University, head nurse of the Adolescent/Young Adult unit at Boston Children’s Hospital and director of nursing/patient services at Children’s Hospital.
While focused on supporting the professional development of nurses, Sarah never hesitated to fill in when her unit was short-staffed. Her willingness to be both a top-level leader and hands-on caregiver in the trenches endeared her to staff and parents of children receiving care at Children’s Hospital.
Ostensibly retired from nursing in 2010, Sarah continued to stay involved, serving as president (1999-2022) of the Nursing Archives Associates, Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at BU, and as community representative on the Institutional Review Board at Curry College.
In 2019, she moved from her spacious home in Stoughton to Fox Hill Village, where she’s part of the proud FHV “Legacy” generation, as her mother lived here before her. We congratulate Sarah on receiving this prestigious honor and for her inspiring career dedicated to healing, teaching and leading by example. After a lifetime of service, you deserve some TLC from the caring team at Fox Hill Village.
