Activity Leader

Salary

Up to $19.35 / hr

Overview

Activities Leader (Recreation / Resident Activities)

Engage Residents. Create Meaningful Moments. Make a Difference.

Elderwood at Hamburg - Full time Position
Bring Energy, Creativity, and Connection to Resident Life

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and engaging Activities Leader to support our resident recreation and enrichment programs.

In this role, you'll play a key part in enhancing quality of life by leading activities that promote social engagement, mental stimulation, and overall well-being for our residents.

If you enjoy working with people, creating experiences, and making a daily impact, we'd love to connect.
What You'll Do

• Plan and lead recreational activities and group programs for residents
• Encourage participation and build meaningful connections with residents
• Support individual and group engagement, including games, events, and outings
• Help create a positive, energetic, and inclusive environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident needs

Schedule

• Full-Time | Hours Vary (Day & Evening shifts)
• Includes weekends (every third weekend rotation)

What We're Looking For

• Experience in activities, recreation, customer service, or healthcare preferred
• Compassionate, energetic, and engaging personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with geriatric or long-term care populations preferred

Why Elderwood

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health Insurance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Apply Today

Join Elderwood and help create moments that matter for our residents.

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.

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.