Activity Leader

Company: Elderwood at Wheatfield
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Join our strong and growing company today! Overview:

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.

TNA/CNA certified is preferred.

Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free On-Site Parking, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Uniform Provided 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.
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.

TNA/CNA certified is preferred.

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement: 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.

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