Activity Leader

Pay: $16.61 - $19.91 / hour

Come and join our fast-growing team here at Elderwood of Scallop Shell!

 

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.

 

Part time position available. Sunday - Thursday, 9:00am- 2:00pm. 

 

About Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

• Located in the Wakefield-Peace Dale area just a few miles west of Narragansett, RI, you’ll find Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, a cozy community offering subacute rehab, skilled nursing and memory care. Nationally recognized for quality short-term rehabilitation services, Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield provides physical, occupational and speech therapy in a spacious therapy suite on its dedicated rehab unit. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care program.

Are you ready for a rewarding career? Join a company that cares for you, too.

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Free On-Site Parking, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care

• 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.

 

USD $15.95/Hr.

USD $23.93/Hr.

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

• Associates degree, certified nursing assisant, long term care, or activities experience is strongly preferred. 

• Valid Rhode Island 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.

• CNA licensure is helpful but is not required. 

 

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.