Whitney Place Assisted Living & Memory Care at Natick
Part-Time: Flexible weekly schedules available
Pay: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour based on experience
For more than 70 years, SALMON Health and Retirement has proudly served Massachusetts families as a family-owned and operated organization committed to exceptional care, meaningful relationships, and a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
What makes SALMON Health and Retirement unique?
Our Natick campus is home to three exceptional programs that serve individuals and families across generations: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, and the SALMON Center for Early Education. Together, these programs create a one-of-a-kind community where compassion, collaboration, and connection are part of everyday life.
As a Resident Engagement Assistant, you'll primarily support residents at Whitney Place while collaborating with team members and residents throughout our campus. You'll play an important role in creating meaningful experiences that foster joy, connection, and engagement every day.
Your Mission:
Are you someone who loves bringing people together, planning memorable experiences, and making others smile?
As a Resident Engagement Assistant, you'll help create engaging activities that promote social connection, independence, and overall well-being for our residents. From leading games and fitness classes to decorating for holiday celebrations and accompanying residents on community outings, no two days are the same. This is a hands-on role where you'll build meaningful relationships while helping residents stay active, engaged, and connected.
What you'll do:
- Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, themed parties, live entertainment, and intergenerational programming.
- Accompany residents on outings, including shopping trips, scenic drives, restaurants, and community events.
- Encourage resident participation while creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment.
- Support activity setup, decorating, supplies, and event preparation.
- Visit with residents individually to provide companionship and meaningful engagement.
The fun part:
Every day is different! You may find yourself helping organize or participate in activities such as:
- Holiday parties and seasonal celebrations
- Live music and entertainment
- Arts and crafts workshops
- Bingo, trivia, and game tournaments
- Ice cream socials and cookouts
- Birthday and anniversary celebrations
- Intergenerational activities with children from the SALMON Center for Early Education
- Cultural celebrations and themed events
What you'll bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to motivate others to participate.
- Patience, compassion, and a cheerful personality.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience in recreation, activities, customer service, hospitality, or senior living is a plus.
Why You'll Love Working at SALMON:
- Supportive, family-oriented workplace
- Meaningful work where you can make a positive impact every day
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- 100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for emotional well-being, financial wellness, legal resources, and family care
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus
A Culture You'll Love
At SALMON, employee engagement is part of who we are. Throughout the year, we recognize and celebrate our team with appreciation events, holiday celebrations, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and fun campus activities that bring employees together. We believe a positive workplace starts with employees who feel valued, supported, and connected, and we're proud to foster a culture where people enjoy coming to work every day.
If you're looking for a career where you can brighten someone's day, build lasting relationships, and help create memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the SALMON family.
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