Recreational Activity Leader

Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark•Amherst, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: Full-Time Activity Leaders! 12PM–8PM Shift Every Other Weekend Required Join Elderwood and help create fun, meaningful experiences for our residents every day! We’re looking for energetic, compassionate individuals who love engaging with others and making a difference. A great opportunity for CNA, HHA, and PCA professionals looking to grow their careers within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Bring energy, creativity, and compassion to a role that truly matters. Apply Today!

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

CNA, HHA, and PCA professionals looking to grow their careers within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

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.