Requisition Recreational Activity Leader - Senior Living
Elderwood, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14221
divh2Part-Time Activity Leader Opportunities/h2pstrongApply Here for Part-Time Activity Leader Opportunities!/strong/ppstrongAre you a compassionate and dedicated Activity Leader looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Join our team at Elderwood./strong/ppstrongActivity Leader Position Overview:/strong/pulliAn 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. Previous experience working in activities with seniors is strongly preferred./li/ulpstrongShift: Hours Vary; Mix of Mornings
Evenings/strong/ppstrongElderwood Benefits as an Activity Leader (must qualify):/strong/pulli401K with Employer Matching/liliHealth Insurance and PTO Available/liliEmployee Referral Program/li/ulpstrongActivity Leader:/strong/pulliAssists the Director Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program./liliApproaches residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities; reports to Director Activities about response and cooperation of resident./liliPrepares resident information for use by the Director Activities in care planning and documentation; writes progress notes as assigned./liliAssists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program./liliResponsible for maintaining departmental inventory of equipment and supplies./liliMaintains attendance records and prepares other reports as required./li/ulpstrongActivity Leader:/strong/pulliMinimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent required./liliValid New York Drivers License and clean driving record required./liliAbility to develop good relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors required./liliAbility 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./liliUnderstanding of the rights and needs of residents required./liliPhysical stamina for constant activity required./liliThis 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./li/ulpstrongEOE Statement/strong/ppWE 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./p/div
Evenings/strong/ppstrongElderwood Benefits as an Activity Leader (must qualify):/strong/pulli401K with Employer Matching/liliHealth Insurance and PTO Available/liliEmployee Referral Program/li/ulpstrongActivity Leader:/strong/pulliAssists the Director Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program./liliApproaches residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities; reports to Director Activities about response and cooperation of resident./liliPrepares resident information for use by the Director Activities in care planning and documentation; writes progress notes as assigned./liliAssists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program./liliResponsible for maintaining departmental inventory of equipment and supplies./liliMaintains attendance records and prepares other reports as required./li/ulpstrongActivity Leader:/strong/pulliMinimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent required./liliValid New York Drivers License and clean driving record required./liliAbility to develop good relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors required./liliAbility 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./liliUnderstanding of the rights and needs of residents required./liliPhysical stamina for constant activity required./liliThis 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./li/ulpstrongEOE Statement/strong/ppWE 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./p/div