Elderwood

Activity Leader

Elderwood  •  New York (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary

$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr

Now Hiring: Resident Activity CoordinatorLocation: 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 a meaningful career making a difference in the lives of others.As an Resident 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:

  • NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend

  • Newly renovated building

  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

  • Employee referral program – especially rewarding for clinical referrals!

  • Mentorship & training – grow your skills and confidence

  • Supportive team environment that feels like family

What You’ll Do as an Resident Activity Coordinator:

  • Bring energy and creativity to daily recreation programming

  • Foster social connections and mental stimulation for residents

  • Collaborate with fellow staff to support residents' holistic wellbeing

  • Help create a vibrant, joyful community through meaningful engagement

Is This Role Right for You?

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Enthusiastic and compassionate

  • Creative with a passion for people

  • Organized, dependable, and a team player

  • 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 at Elderwood at Uihlein at Lake Placid.

Responsibilities

Activity Leader:

  • 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.

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Qualifications

Activity Leader:

  • 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 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.

Elderwood

About Elderwood

Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.

Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.

At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Year Founded
1978
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