Activity Leader

Elderwood; Village of Brockport (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport is seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for a Full-Time Activity Leader position. The role focuses on conducting enjoyable recreation programs to keep residents energized, engaged, and mentally stimulated.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 yrs age or older.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York Driver’s License required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to inspire and motivate, create a warm, inclusive place for residents.
• Must read/write/speak English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program.
• Approach residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities; report outcomes.
• Prepare resident information for care planning and documentation; write progress notes.
• Help develop and maintain contact with community resources for activities program.
• Maintain departmental equipment/supplies inventory.
• Keep attendance records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Teamwork

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual for our Full-Time Activity Leader position. Come contribute to being the best part of someone's day!

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.

Salary

$16.10 / hr - $18.31 / hr

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.