Resident Activities Assistant
Lake Placid, NYFull-time$17.69–19.69/hrPosted 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Elderwood is hiring a full-time Resident Activities Assistant at Elderwood of Uihlein in Lake Placid, New York. The assistant supports the Director of Activities in planning and carrying out recreational programs, engaging residents in individual and social activities, and contributing to care planning and documentation. The role also involves maintaining community contacts, departmental supplies, attendance records, and reports.
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$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr
Overview
Now Hiring: Resident Activities Assistant
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 a Resident Activities Assistant 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 Activity Leader:
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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
Resident Activities Assistant 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
Resident Activities Assistant 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.
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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 Date (10/1/2026 1:27 PM)
Requisition ID2026-36979
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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