Activity Leader

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 22,179 - 25,223; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance and PTO

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is looking for an Activity Leader for their facility in Grand Island, New York. This role involves planning and facilitating recreational programs that engage residents and enhance their social lives. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and hold a High School diploma or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have a valid NY Driver’s License and the ability to develop positive relationships with residents, staff, and visitors. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a 401K with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Valid New York Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing activity programs.
• Engage with residents to plan recreational activities.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare reports.

Skills

Relationship building

Motivation skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$16.10 - $18.31/hour

Overview

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.

Benefits

• 401K with Employer Matching
• Health Insurance and PTO Available
• Employee Referral 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.