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Elderwood · 3 months ago

Activity Leader

Waverly, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.60/hr - $18.31/hr

Elderwood is dedicated to providing compassionate care and meaningful activities for its residents. They are seeking an Activity Leader to conduct engaging recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged, and mentally stimulated.

Health Care

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

Qualification

Valid New York Driver’s LicenseInspireResidents' rightsMotivatePhysical staminaEnglish language proficiency

Required

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