Activity Leader
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Elderwood is hiring an Activity Leader. The Resident Activity Coordinator enriches residents’ lives through engaging recreational programs, bringing energy and creativity, fostering social connections, and supporting holistic wellbeing. They collaborate with staff, create a vibrant community, and ensure meaningful engagement for each resident.
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, including progress notes..
Successful candidates bring Minimum Age 18+, High School Diploma Or Equivalent, and Valid New York Driver’s License. Important skills include Planning, Documentation, Maintaining Departmental Inventory, Maintaining Attendance Records, Inspire And Motivate Others, and Create A Warm And Accepting Climate. Preferred (not required): Energy, Creativity, Social Connections, and Mental Stimulation.
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$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr
Overview
Now Hiring: Resident Activity Coordinator
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 ameaningful careermaking a difference in the lives of others.
As anResident Activity Coordinator aka Activity Leader, you’ll play a key role in enriching the lives of our residents through engaging and fulfilling recreational programs.
What We Offer:
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NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend
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Newly renovated building
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Full benefits package(medical, dental, vision, etc.)
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Employee referral program– especially rewarding for clinical referrals!
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Mentorship & training– grow your skills and confidence
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Supportive team environmentthat feels like family
What You’ll Do as an Resident Activity Coordinator:
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Bring energy and creativity to daily recreation programming
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Foster social connections and mental stimulation for residents
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Collaborate with fellow staff to support residents' holistic wellbeing
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Help create a vibrant, joyful community through meaningful engagement
Is This Role Right for You?
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Enthusiastic and compassionate
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Creative with a passion for people
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Organized, dependable, and a team player
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Comfortable working in a long-term care environment
Apply Today — and turn your passion for people into a career with purpose.
Make an impact where it matters most — right here atElderwood at Uihlein at Lake Placid.
Responsibilities
Activity Leader Responsibilities:
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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 Qualifications:
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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 Date1 month ago(7/20/2026 11:59 AM)
Requisition ID2026-36284
of Openings1
Area of InterestSocial Work
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Salary$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr
Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical
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