Purposefull Living Intern

North Hill Retirement Community
  • Needham, Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    PurposeFULL Living Intern
     
    Position Summary 
    The PurposeFULL Living Intern supports the PurposeFULL Living Department by assisting with projects that enhance resident engagement, improve department processes, and support new programming. The intern receives mentorship throughout the experience and completes a final project with recommendations presented to department leadership. 
     
    Job Specific Duties 
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
    • Create assigned PurposeFULL Living projects focused on workflow improvement, documentation, engagement systems, or programming 
    • Conduct research, gather data, and evaluate program effectiveness 
    • Assist with program development, documentation, and evaluation 
    • Participate in weekly mentorship meetings and follow-up discussions with departmental leadership 
    • Collaborate with Team Members to gather feedback and understand operational needs 
    • Observe PurposeFULL Living programming to understand departmental operations 
    • Provide project updates during scheduled check-ins 
    • Develop a final project and deliver the findings to departmental stakeholders 
    • Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements 
    • Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment 
    Required Skills and Abilities 
    • Creative thinking and interest in program development 
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills 
    • 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  
    Education and Experience 
    • Current student or recent graduate enrolled in human services, psychology, gerontology, recreation, communications, music therapy, arts, or a related field preferred 
    • Experience with project-based work or program development preferred 
    • Proficient with computer software programs 
    Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
     
    Pay Range: $19-$20/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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNeedham, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.northhill.org/careers/

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Medical Geneticsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Music Therapyunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Recreationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched

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