Activity Leader
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Job overview
Elderwood is hiring an Activity Leader. Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport seeks a compassionate, dedicated individual for a full‑time Activity Leader role, conducting enjoyable recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged, and mentally stimulated.
Key focus areas include Assist the Director of Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program, Approach residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities and report responses, and Prepare resident information for care planning and documentation, writing progress notes as assigned.
Successful candidates bring Minimum 18 Years Age, High School Diploma Or Equivalent, and Valid New York Driver’s License. Important skills include Develop Good Relationships, Inspire And Motivate Others, Physical Stamina, English, Activity Planning, and Resident Engagement.
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Salary
$16.10 / hr - $18.31 / hr
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!
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.
Schedule:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, rotating weekends required
Responsibilities
Activity Leader:
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Assists the Director Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program.
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Approaches residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities; reports to Director Activities about response and cooperation of resident.
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Prepares resident information for use by the Director Activities in care planning and documentation; writes progress notes as assigned.
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Assists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program.
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Responsible for maintaining departmental inventory of equipment and supplies.
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Maintains attendance records and prepares other reports as required.
Qualifications
Activity Leader:
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Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent required.
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Valid New York Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
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Ability to develop good relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors required.
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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.
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Understanding of the rights and needs of residents required.
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Physical stamina for constant activity required.
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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.
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Posted Date5 days ago(8/12/2026 3:28 PM)
Requisition ID2026-36527
of Openings2
Area of InterestSocial Work
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood of Lakeside at Brockport
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
ShiftMon-Fri 9am-5pm, rotating weekends required
Salary$16.10 / hr - $18.31 / hr
Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical
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