Activity Leader

Cheektowaga SNF; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Activities Leader, where your compassion and dedication will make a meaningful impact on residents' lives. This role involves planning and conducting engaging recreation programs to keep residents energized and mentally stimulated. With both full-time and part-time positions available, you will have the opportunity to inspire and motivate others in a warm, accepting environment. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive workplace, including health insurance and a 401K plan with employer matching. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Valid New York Driver's License and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program.
• Maintains attendance records and prepares reports as required.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Activity Planning

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Activity Leader

Requisition ID

2025-31834

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Social Work

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Position Type

Regular Part-Time

Shift

4 PM - 8 PM

Salary

$15.60 - $18.31

Salary

$15.60 - $18.31

Overview

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking both a full-time and a part-time Activities Leader!

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

Currently hiring for:

Part-time (20 hrs) 4 PM - 8 PM, Monday - Friday

Full-time (37.5) Days & every other weekend

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

Activity Leader:

• 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

Activity Leader:

• 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.