by Heidi Harrison | Aug 21, 2024 | Careers
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.
- Ability to lift up to a maximum of 40 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand 90% throughout shift.
APPLY ON INDEED
by Heidi Harrison | Aug 21, 2024 | Careers
Overview:
The Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager in 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. The Staff Nurse will assist with all aspects of compliance with all state and local requirements. The Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager and works in collaboration with the CNA’s.
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 residnet’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 memebers 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 harmacy medication delivery and observe or deliver medication in accordance with SAMM and LMA policies and procedures. Evaluate CNAcompliance with SAMM protocols. Evaluate resedents for indempendent, SAMM or LMA designation.
- Assist with pre-occupancy assessments and service plan coordination.
- Assist with in-service staff orientation.
- 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 (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the willingness to learns new applications
- 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.
APPLY ON INDEED
by Heidi Harrison | Aug 21, 2024 | Careers
RN/LPN
Independent Living
Wednesday & Thursday: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
$3.00 /hour differential for weekend shifts
The Job:
The Nurse is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager in 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. The Nurse will assist with all aspects of compliance with all state and local requirements. The Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager and works in collaboration with the CNAs. The nurse must support, honor, and respect the philosophy of the Green House® Project and its self-managed work team of CNAs.
Duties:
- Engage in regular communication 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 with 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.
- 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-centered care.
- Assist with pre-occupancy assessments and service plan coordination.
- 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.
- Evaluates residents for independent, SAMM, or LMA designation.
- Assist with in-service staff orientation.
- 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-oriented work environment
- Detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
- Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with ALIS and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the willingness to learn new applications.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies
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.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment and supplies weighing 30 lbs. or less
- Occasional lifting of residents from the floor weighing up to 150 lbs. with assistance of mechanical lift as needed
- Sitting 50%, walking, and standing 50%. Protective equipment as indicated.
Experience:
- RN/LPN: 1 year (Required)
APPLY ON INDEED
by Heidi Harrison | Aug 21, 2024 | Careers
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 have two CNA Part-Time positions open – we are looking for an individual for 16 hours/week and another for 24 hours/week.
We are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 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.
The CNA is responsible to provide personal care services/ activities of daily living, medication reminders, and light housekeeping to a elderly residents at Fox Hill Village.
We are looking for two candidates – one for 24 hours a week and one for 16 hours a week that are able to work the 6:30am-3:00pm shift (or 7:00am-3:30pm).
24 Hours a Week Position days:
Week 1: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Week 2: Sunday/Wednesday/Friday
16 Hours a Week Position days:
Week 1: Thursday/Saturday
Week 2: Sunday/Friday
You must be able to work weekends.
Duties:
- Provides personal care assistance (baths, dressing, toileting, etc.) in a professional manner while allowing the resident to maintain their dignity.
- Observes/documents resident status and reports to nurse and next shift CNAs any changes in resident status.
- Any task requested by management that helps to ensure resident safety and security.
- Communicates effectively with residents.
- Maintains clean environment by performing light housekeeping duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist in safe transfer and ambulation.
- Participates in safe delivery of medication reminders thru SAMM.
- Personal laundry for residents
- Responds promptly to radio calls.
- Is aware of and practices reasonable infection control procedures.
- Communicates ideas/issues to supervisor.
- Adhere to all safety policies including reporting on all incidents immediately.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
- Previous experience providing personal care services to the elderly
- Assisted Living Experience preferred
Additional Skill/Job Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding work environment.
- Promote a positive and team-oriented work environment.
- Detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
- Required to wear pager at all times during the work shift.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including holidays and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
- Must move intermittently throughout the workday inside and outside the facility.
- Ability to walk long distances throughout the facility.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion such as bending, pushing/pulling, reaching, walking/standing, and climbing stairs.
- Occasional lift assist of residents from the floor weighing up to 150 lbs. with assistance.
- Walking or standing 80%, sitting 20%.
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
APPLY ON INDEED
by Heidi Harrison | Aug 21, 2024 | Careers
Overview:
When you join the culinary 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 Lead Cook to work in our beautiful cook-to-order Bistro. The Lead Cook must have availability to work weekends and days. Cooking/preparing breakfast and lunch will be your main responsibilities.
The Bistro Lead Cook ensures that excellent quality of food service is provided at all times.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Prepares cooked-to-order breakfast and lunch items according to standardized recipes and resident’s preferences.
- Prepares meals by using correct portioning, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty at all times.
- Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods.
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment, per Board of Health standards.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to supervisor immediately.
- Be ready for scheduled shift, well groomed, in full uniform.
- Adhere to all safety policies.
- Maintain an excellent and professional work relationship with immediate supervisor(s), fellow employees, CEO, Management Team, residents, guests, and vendors.
- Assist the Bistro staff with washing dishes, cleaning tables, taking orders, stocking, cleaning, cooking, prepping etc.
- Must be able to effectively work with the Bistro servers and chef team while cooking alongside of Bistro employees.
Job Requirements:
- Effective organizational & verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detailed oriented
- 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.
- Must be able to use the POS system and troubleshoot as needed.
- Ability to independently analyze challenges, problems, and develop/implement sound solutions
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, deli, or fast-paced cooking environment.
- 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- the-line cutting/preparing food items
- Ability to lift up to a maximum of 40 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand 90% throughout shift.
Experience:
- Culinary: 2 years (Preferred)
APPLY ON INDEED
by Heidi Harrison | Aug 21, 2024 | Careers
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 Assistant Pastry Chef/Baker to join our team. As an Assistant Pastry Chef/Baker you will report to and assist the Pastry Chef with all day-to-day activities as instructed.
This includes, but not limited to: menu development and production, inventory and purchasing, managing daily a la carte menu, plating menu selections, as well as production for special occasions, special functions, banquets for residents and their families.
The job may require some longer hour days to accommodate special activities or events.
The Assistant Pastry Chef/ Baker is also expected to take on the lead role in the absence of the Pastry Chef and manage the department accordingly.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Prepare high-quality dessert items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list to meet production, delivery and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and high-end quality preferences.
- Serve dessert items or prepare for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that desserts are always attractive and tasty.
- When requested, meet with resident(s) and Familiy(ies) to plan dessert options for special events.
- Make recommendations with regard to menu, equipment and supply needs.
- Clean station after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Store or discard excess dessert items in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators, freezer and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure desserts and supply items are stored per Board of Health standards.
- Able to work in the kitchen area where sharing of equipment and space is an important part of the kitchen teamwork.
Job Requirements:
- Maintain high standards of quality in dessert preparation using standardized recipes, proper cooking methods and portion control.
- Self-motivated, positive and creative pastry expert with good communication skills and strong multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekend/holiday shift(s).
- Must be able to work quickly and efficiently, independently and as part of a team, must be able to work well under pressure.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes and daily baking prep checklists.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to multi-task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety.
- Excellent organizational skills and must be detail oriented.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-2 year Culinary degree highly preferred.
- At least 5+ years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living hospitality or similar setting.
- Current ServSafe Certification is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and Hand wrist and body movement on-line cutting/ preparing dessert items.
- Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to work and stand 90% throughout the workday.
- Must possess understanding of baking methods, procedures and proper knife handling skills.
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 4 years (Preferred)
APPLY ON INDEED
