Compassionate Activity Leader | 401K + PTO

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Barton (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance and PTO Available

Employee Referal Program

Job summary

Elderwood at Waverly in New York is seeking a compassionate Activity Leader to run engaging recreation programs for residents. You will assist in planning and delivering activities, building warm relationships with residents, families, and staff, and keeping essential records.

Requirements include a minimum age of 18, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid New York driver's license. Elderwood offers benefits such as a 401K with employer matching and health insurance.

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 reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English at an intermediate or higher level.

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.

Skills

18+ years old

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Motivation and warmth

English proficiency

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elderwood at Waverly in New York is seeking a compassionate Activity Leader to run engaging recreation programs for residents. You will assist in planning and delivering activities, building warm relationships with residents, families, and staff, and keeping essential records.

Requirements include a minimum age of 18, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid New York driver's license. Elderwood offers benefits such as a 401K with employer matching and health insurance.