Activity Leader - Memory Care Assisted Living
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Job overview
Elderwood is hiring an Activity Leader - Memory Care Assisted Living. Elderwood seeks a compassionate Activity Leader to conduct enjoyable recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged, and mentally stimulated, assisting the Director of Activities in planning, documentation, and community outreach. Prior experience with seniors is strongly preferred.
Key focus areas include Assist Director of Activities in planning and carrying out activity program., Approach residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities and report responses., and Prepare resident information and write progress notes as assigned..
Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, HS Diploma Or Equivalent, and Valid New York Driver’s License. Important skills include Planning, Developing Relationships, Inspire And Motivate Others, Create A Warm And Accepting Climate, Adapt And Modify Activities, and Understanding Of Resident Rights And Needs. Preferred (not required): Compassion, Dedication, Conduct Recreation Programs, and Maintaining Departmental Inventory.
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Up to $18.31 / hour
Overview
Apply Here for morning Activity Leader Opportunities!
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Activity Leader looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Join our team at Elderwood.
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. Previous experience working in activities with seniors is strongly preferred.
Shift: Hours Vary; Mix of Mornings & Evenings
Elderwood Benefits as an Activity Leader (must qualify):
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401K with Employer Matching
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Health Insurance and PTO Available
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Employee Referal Program
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 Date3 weeks ago(7/30/2026 11:40 AM)
Requisition ID2026-36393
of Openings3
Area of InterestSocial Work
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood Village at St. Gregory Court
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Shiftdays including every other weekend
SalaryUp to $18.31 / hour
Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical
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