Activity Leader

Cheektowaga SNF; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance and PTO Available

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking an Activity Leader to lead engaging recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged and mentally stimulated. The role involves direct interaction with residents to plan and run activities that enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Director of Activities, documenting progress, and maintaining community connections. Requires HS diploma, NY driver’s license, and excellent communication; benefits include 401K, health

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 18 years of age.
• Requires a valid New York driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to develop relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and adapt activities to residents' needs.
• Understanding of residents' rights and needs.
• Physical stamina for constant activity.
• Must read/write/speak English at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Activities in planning and executing the activity program.
• Approach residents to plan individual recreational activities and report on response and cooperation.
• Prepare resident information for care planning and document progress notes.
• Develop and maintain connections with community resources to support activities.
• Manage departmental inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain attendance records and other required reports.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Motivation

Adaptability

Resident rights knowledge

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activity Leader

Requisition ID: 2026-36409

# of Openings: 2

Area of Interest: Social Work

Company: Elderwood

Location: Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: full & part-time openings - varied shifts

Salary: up to $18.31 / hour

Reporting Category: Non-Clinical

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Activity Leader looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Join our team at Elderwood.

Activity Leader Position Overview:

An active social life is an essential aspect of life at Elderwood. Our activities leaders conduct enjoyable recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged and mentally stimulated.

Elderwood Benefits as an Activity Leader (must qualify):

• 401K with Employer Matching
• Health Insurance and PTO Available
• Employee Referal Program

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program.
• Approaches residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities; reports to Director Activities about response and cooperation of resident.
• Prepares resident information for use by the Director Activities in care planning and documentation; writes progress notes as assigned.
• Assists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program.
• Responsible for maintaining departmental inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains attendance records and prepares other reports as required.

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.