Activity Leader

Elderwood; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Gas stipend

Ferry reimbursement

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Referral bonus

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Elderwood at Burlington is seeking a compassionate Activity Leader to design and run diverse programs that engage residents in social, recreational, and cognitive activities. You will collaborate with the Activities team to build a calendar that fosters connection, participation, and joyful experiences.

Ideal candidates are creative, energetic, and outgoing, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in residents.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors.
• Inspire and motivate others; adapt activities to residents' needs.
• Understand residents' rights and needs; maintain physical stamina.
• English language fluency required for communication with residents and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging activities for individuals and groups.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting interests and abilities.
• Create opportunities for socialization, friendship, and community.
• Lead programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
• Assist with special events, holidays, outings, and resident experiences.
• Get to know residents and tailor activities to their interests and histories.
• Help create a welcoming, positive atmosphere throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to support meaningful experiences.
• Document participation and maintain activity records.

Skills

Creative

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Outgoing

Organized

Team player

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$18.72 / hr - $21.97 / hr

Overview

Activity Leader

Location

Elderwood at Burlington
98 Starr Farm Road

Bring Energy, Connection & Joy to Every Day.

Are you someone who loves bringing people together, creating memorable moments, and making others smile?

Elderwood at Burlington is looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activity Leader to join our team!

At Elderwood, we believe life should remain meaningful, active, and engaging at every stage. As an Activity Leader, you'll have the opportunity to turn ordinary days into something special by creating programs and experiences that encourage residents to connect, participate, laugh, reminisce, and try something new.

Whether you're leading a lively group activity, organizing a special event, celebrating a resident's birthday, or simply taking the time to connect one-on-one, the moments you create can make a lasting difference.

Why Join Elderwood at Burlington?

• NEW! Weekly Pay Schedule - get paid faster!
• Gas Allowance Stipend & Ferry Reimbursement for qualifying commuters
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision & more
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid time off & holiday package
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive, team-based work environment
• Opportunities to grow with a respected healthcare organization

Position Overview

As an Activity Leader, you'll help create a vibrant community where residents feel connected, valued, and engaged. You'll plan, organize, and lead a variety of social, recreational, physical, creative, and cognitive activities designed around the interests, abilities, and preferences of our residents. You'll work closely with the Activities team and other departments to create a calendar of experiences that gives residents plenty of opportunities to participate and build meaningful connections. From arts and crafts and games to music, celebrations, outings, exercise, and special events, you'll help make each day a little more fun.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Naturally outgoing and comfortable engaging with a variety of personalities
• Compassionate, patient, and genuinely interested in getting to know others
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and priorities
• Comfortable leading groups and encouraging participation
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Someone who understands that sometimes the smallest moments can make the biggest difference

More Than an Activity. It’s a Moment They’ll Remember.

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People.

As an Activity Leader, you'll do more than fill a calendar. You'll help create laughter, connection, friendship, and moments of purpose for the people who call Elderwood home.

If you have a big heart, a creative spirit, and a passion for making people’s days brighter, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging activities for individuals and groups
• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual interests and abilities
• Create opportunities for socialization, friendship, and community
• Lead programs designed to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being
• Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, outings, and other resident-centered experiences
• Get to know residents and incorporate their interests, hobbies, and personal histories into programming
• Help create a welcoming and positive atmosphere throughout the facility
• Collaborate with staff across departments to support meaningful resident experiences
• Assist with documenting participation and maintaining activity-related records

Qualifications

Activity Leader 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.

EOE Statement

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.