Activity Leader

$15.60 - $18.31/hour

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking experienced and outgoing Activity Leaders (Aides) to join our team!

We have full & part-time opportunities available.

Experience working with the geriatric population & planning recreation or activities is preferred.

What would you do as an Activity Leader?

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. They meet with residents when they arrive and assess their likes, dislikes, goals, and interests, and document these appropriately. Activity Leaders are the heart of our facility - engaging, compassionate, and have a positive impact on the daily lives and mental and physical well-being of our residents.

Shift: Hours Vary; Mix of Mornings & Evenings

Elderwood Benefits as an Activity Leader (must qualify):

401K with Employer Matching
• Health Insurance and PTO Available
• Employee Referal Program

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.

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.

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.