Activity Leader

$18.72 / hr - $21.97 / hr

Activity Leader 

Pay Rate: $18.72 / hr - $21.97 / hr— Earn more with experience
Status: Full-Time Opportunities Available

Ready to Bring Energy and Joy to Residents’ Lives?

Join our team as an Activity Leader and help create meaningful, engaging, and uplifting experiences for residents every day. At Elderwood, we believe a vibrant social life is essential to overall well-being, and our Activities team plays a key role in fostering connection, purpose, and enjoyment.

 

If you are creative, compassionate, and passionate about enhancing quality of life for others, we invite you to apply.

 

Why Work at Elderwood at Burlington?

• NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend and Ferry Reimbursement for qualifying commuters
• Shift Differentials available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, vision, dental, and more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

Activity Leader Position Overview

As an Activity Leader, you will plan and facilitate recreational, social, and cognitive programs designed to meet the individual interests and abilities of residents. This role supports a positive and active community environment that promotes engagement, independence, and well-being.

 

Activity Leader Responsibilities:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.