Activity Leader

Elderwood; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas Allowance Stipend

Newly renovated building

Full benefits package

Employee referral program

Mentorship & training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY, is hiring a Resident Activities Leader to energize daily recreation for residents in a warm, supportive setting. You will plan and deliver engaging programs, foster social connections, and work closely with the care team to enhance residents' wellbeing.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, gas allowance stipend, and opportunities for mentorship and growth within a family-like workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 yrs age required, HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to develop good relationships with residents, staff and visitors.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others and adapt activities to residents’ needs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and carrying out the activity program.
• Approaches residents on assigned unit to plan individual activities and reports to Director Activities.
• Prepares resident information for care planning and writes progress notes.
• Maintains contacts with community resources to support activities program.
• Maintains departmental inventory and prepares reports.

Skills

Energetic

Compassionate

Creative

Organized

Team player

Communication

Job description

Salary

$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr

Overview

Now Hiring: Resident Activity Leader

Location:

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Range:

$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr – Earn more with experience!

Status:

Full-Time

Why Join Elderwood?

We’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to build a meaningful career making a difference in the lives of others.

As a Resident Activities Leader, you’ll play a key role in enriching the lives of our residents through engaging and fulfilling recreational programs.

What We Offer

• NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend


• Newly renovated building


• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)


• Employee referral program – especially rewarding for clinical referrals!


• Mentorship & training – grow your skills and confidence


• Supportive team environment that feels like family

What You’ll Do As An Activity Leader

• Bring energy and creativity to daily recreation programming


• Foster social connections and mental stimulation for residents


• Collaborate with fellow staff to support residents' holistic wellbeing


• Help create a vibrant, joyful community through meaningful engagement

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Enthusiastic and compassionate


• Creative with a passion for people


• Organized, dependable, and a team player


• Comfortable working in a long-term care environment

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

• 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.