Knollwood Nursing Center at The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA
About The Briarwood Community
Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.
Why Join Us?
Weekly PayPaid time off and holidaysHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.401(k) retirement plan with employer matchMeal discounts and Employee Assistance Program Free access to indoor lap pool, fitness center, and saunaSupportive, collaborative team environment in a beautiful, well-maintained communityThe Nutrition Services Aide supports the Dining Services team by assisting with meal preparation, tray assembly, and maintaining high sanitation standards in the kitchen. This role helps ensure residents receive meals that meet their dietary requirements while maintaining a clean, safe, and respectful dining environment.
Position Type: Part Time
Salary: $17 / Hour
Schedule: 3:30 PM to 7:00 pm (10.5 hours per week, Every Other Weekend)
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare meal trays according to resident-specific dietary requirements and special meal requests.
Portion desserts, salads, and entrée items into dishes for service.
Assist with meal preparation and food assembly tasks as directed by kitchen leadership.
Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout kitchen and food service areas.
Follow all local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations.
Support a welcoming and respectful dining environment for residents and staff.
QualificationsAbility to remain focused and task-oriented in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and other team members.
Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction.
About Our Community
The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.
Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.
At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.
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Director of Development – Full-Time (4 day a week schedule) | $56,576 to $62,400 Annually | Worcester, MA
Salary range is dependent on previous experience
About The Briarwood Community
Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
The Briarwood Retirement Community is hiring a Director of Development to join our Development. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit development who is looking to grow in nonprofit development and philanthropy. Typical schedule is within Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend Manager-on-Duty rotation, with flexibility based on organizational needs.
Why Join The Briarwood Community?
Paid time off and paid holidays.Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.Free access to indoor lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and sauna401(k) retirement plan with employer match.Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Supportive, collaborative team environment on a beautiful, well-maintained campus.Key Responsibilities
Manage and cultivate a portfolio of approximately 150 active donors and 40 corporate prospectsCreate and execute strategies for the Annual Appeal, including spring and fall solicitationsEducate residents and supporters about Legacy giving opportunitiesAssist the Executive Director in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of leadership and transformational giftsManage the annual golf outing, donor appreciation events, and timely donor acknowledgement and recognitionQualifications
Four-year college degree3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience required.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong organizational and time-management skills.Experience with Sage 50/Abila or equivalent development software is a plus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with donors, residents, Board members, and community partners.Previous nonprofit fundraising or development experience preferred.About Our Mission
At The Briarwood Community, we are dedicated to enhancing the dignity, independence, and quality of life of every resident we serve. As a Director of Development, you will play a key role in securing the philanthropic support that sustains and grows the programs and services our residents rely on, helping us serve our community with excellence and compassion.
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The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA
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About The Briarwood Community
Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.
Position Summary
The Elms Assisted Living at The Briarwood Community is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) / Home Health Aides (HHA) to join our resident care team. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to support residents in a welcoming, mission-driven assisted living community.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour
Schedule: 7am - 3 pm
About Our Community
The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.
Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.
At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.
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The Briarwood Community – Worcester, MA
About The Briarwood Community
Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.
Why Join Us?
Weekly PayPaid time off and holidaysHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.401(k) retirement plan with employer matchMeal discounts and Employee Assistance Program Free access to indoor lap pool, fitness center, and saunaSupportive, collaborative team environment in a beautiful, well-maintained communityPosition Summary
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Briarwood transportation department while serving as an active driver. This position provides leadership to the transportation team, ensures safe and efficient transportation services, maintains fleet compliance, and supports residents and staff throughout the community.
The Transportation Coordinator works closely with the Concierge Team, which provides transportation scheduling and logistical direction. This role is responsible for executing transportation plans, supporting drivers, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring all transportation services are delivered safely and professionally.
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $52,000 - $53,560 Annually
Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday (Must be available for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, or emergency coverage as needed)
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the transportation department to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and resident-focused transportation services. Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to transportation staff, including performance management, corrective action, and ongoing development. Drive residents to medical appointments, community outings, special events, and other destinations as needed, and provide transportation coverage during staffing shortages. Coordinate transportation schedules and logistics in partnership with the Concierge Team, ensuring timely communication of schedule changes, transportation requests, and service updates. Train, coach, and monitor drivers to ensure compliance with transportation policies, safe driving practices, wheelchair securement procedures, emergency protocols, vehicle operation standards, and exceptional resident service. Maintain driver records, including licenses, certifications, training documentation, background checks, and other required compliance files, ensuring adherence to insurance, regulatory, and community requirements. Oversee fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, inspections, registrations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and service scheduling. Ensure all transportation vehicles are clean, safe, properly equipped, fueled or charged, and ready for daily operation. Maintain transportation records, mileage logs, billing information, reports, expenses, and other departmental documentation. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and community transportation regulations and safety standards. Investigate and respond to transportation incidents, accidents, service concerns, and operational issues, implementing effective corrective actions as needed. Coordinate with vendors, repair facilities, and service providers to maintain fleet reliability and operational readiness. Collaborate with departments throughout the Briarwood continuum to support resident transportation needs, community activities, special events, programs, and continuum-wide initiatives. Demonstrate flexibility and a team-oriented approach by assisting with operational needs, special events, community initiatives, and other responsibilities as business needs require. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications
Required
Preferred
About Our Community
The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.
Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.
At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.
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The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA
About The Briarwood Community
Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.
Why Join The Briarwood Community?
Paid time off and paid holidays.Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.401(k) retirement plan with employer match.Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Free access to on-site amenities; state of the arts fitness center, pool and saunaSupportive, collaborative team environment on a beautiful, well-maintained campus.Position Summary
The Briarwood Community is hiring an Assistant Dining Room Supervisor to join our Dining Services team. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service and supervisory skills who is looking to grow in hospitality and senior dining services.
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $19.00 to $20.00 / hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm with flexibility dependent on organizational needs
Key Responsibilities
Set up the dining room for lunch service, including table arrangement and placement of utensils and linens.Wait on tables during the lunch hour, providing attentive and gracious service to residents.Supervise a small team of waitstaff, ensuring they remain on task and follow departmental policies.Meet, greet, and assist residents to their seats with a warm and friendly demeanor.Clean and reset the dining room for dinner service and ensure the room is fully prepared for the following day.Qualifications
Proficiency with standard dining room operations; strong organizational and time-management skills.Experience with point-of-sale systems or reservation software is a plus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with residents, families, and waitstaff.Previous restaurant, food service, or supervisory experience preferred.About Our Community
The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.
Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.
At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.
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