Activity Leader

Starting at $15.10

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking an expereinced part-time activites leader/aide to join our team! This part-time position would be 3 PM - 8 PM, Friday - Sunday and would work directly with our residents on the weekends.

 Our activities leaders conduct enjoyable recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged and mentally stimulated. Activities are a critical part of daily life and resident wellness at Elderwood Cheektowaga. To be considered for this position, the ideal candidated must be expereinced in leading an activty program, empathetic, outgoing, and patient. 

 

• 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.

 

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid New York Driver’s License and clean driving record required.

• Expereince in activities or direct care is necessary.

• 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.