Activity Leader

Elderwood Administrative Services; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Elderwood Village at Colonie in Latham, NY is seeking a Resident Activities Aide for a full-time role. You will help create engaging activities, lead group events, and connect with residents to bring daily joy and energy to the community.

The position pays $16.05-$18.31 per hour, with a 94-bed assisted living setting that emphasizes warmth, relationships, and meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 yrs age required, HS diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to develop good relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors.
• Inspire and motivate others, create a warm climate for residents and adapt activities.
• Understanding of residents' rights and needs.
• Physical stamina for constant activity.
• English language proficiency at an intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and lead fun recreational and social activities for residents.
• Encourage participation matching residents' interests and abilities.
• Spend one-on-one time with residents to learn what makes them smile.
• Support special events, holiday celebrations, outings, and activities.
• Partner with volunteers, community organizations, and guests to bring new experiences.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Document resident participation and share observations with the care team.
• Create an environment where every resident feels welcomed, included, and valued.
• No two days are the same; may include crafts, games, birthdays, outings, or conversations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Creative energy

Customer service mindset

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$16.05 / hr - $18.31 / hr

Overview

Activity Leader

Elderwood Village at Colonie | Latham, NY

Full time Opportunities Available!$16.05 - $18.31/hour

Make Every Day a Little Brighter

What if your job was to help someone laugh, make a new friend, try something new, or simply have a really good day?

At Elderwood Village at Colonie, our Resident Activities Aides help bring energy, connection, and joy to the lives of the older adults who call our community home. Whether you're leading a group activity, helping with a special event, taking residents on an outing, or simply sitting down for a conversation, the moments you create matter.

Our 94-bed assisted living community is beautifully renovated and offers a warm, welcoming environment where residents and staff can feel at home.

If you're outgoing, creative, dependable, and genuinely enjoy making a difference in people's lives, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• $16.05 - $18.31/hour
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• A rewarding opportunity to build genuine relationships with residents

We're Looking for Someone Who Is...

• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Warm, compassionate, and genuinely enjoys working with older adults
• Outgoing and comfortable interacting with individuals and groups
• Patient, flexible, and able to adapt activities to different interests and abilities
• Organized, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever needed
• A positive team player who enjoys creating memorable experiences for others

You don't need to have a background in senior living to be successful in this role. If you have the personality, creativity, and heart to make someone's day better, we want to hear from you.

Your Work Can Mean More

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People.

As a Resident Activities Aide, you won't simply be filling a calendar with activities. You'll help create laughter, connection, friendship, celebration, and moments residents look forward to.

If you're someone who naturally brings people together and wants a job where you can see the difference you make every day, come be part of the team at Elderwood Village at Colonie.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Resident Activities Aide, you'll help create meaningful opportunities for residents to stay active, connected, engaged, and involved.

Your day may include:

• Helping plan and lead fun, engaging recreational and social activities
• Encouraging residents to participate in activities that match their interests and abilities
• Spending one-on-one time with residents and getting to know what makes them smile
• Supporting special events, holiday celebrations, entertainment, outings, and community activities
• Working with volunteers, community organizations, and special guests to bring new experiences to residents
• Helping maintain activity supplies, equipment, and department inventory
• Documenting resident participation and sharing observations with the care team
• Helping create an environment where every resident feels welcomed, included, and valued

No two days have to look the same. One day might involve a craft or game, while another could include a birthday celebration, an outing, live entertainment, or simply connecting with a resident over a conversation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid New York Driver's License and clean driving record required.
• Ability to develop good relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others, create a warm and accepting climate for residents and be able to adapt and modify activities to meet their needs required.
• Understanding of the rights and needs of residents required.
• Physical stamina for constant activity required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.