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Activity Leader

Elderwood
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026
💰 $36,620/yr

About the role

Salary

$15.60 - $18.31 / hourly

Overview

Resident Activities Program Coordinator / Activity LeaderPay Rate: $15.60 – $18.31 / hourLocation: Elderwood Village at Colonie, 626 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110Shift: Full Time, 12pm- 8pm

Bring Joy and Engagement to Residents’ Lives

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Recreational Activity Leader looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our team at Elderwood Village at Colonie and help create fun, engaging programs that energize, inspire, and mentally stimulate our residents.

Why Join Us?

  • Full Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO

  • Employee referral program

  • Friendly, supportive staff environment with opportunities for growth

  • A meaningful role where you help improve residents’ quality of life

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

As a Resident Activities Program Coordinator / Activity Leader, you will:

  • Assist the Director of Activities in planning and carrying out the activities program.

  • Approach residents on assigned units to plan individual recreational and social activities; report to the Director of Activities on resident engagement and response.

  • Prepare resident information for care planning and documentation; write progress notes as assigned.

  • Develop and maintain good contact with community resources to enhance the activities program.

  • Maintain departmental inventory of equipment and supplies.

  • Keep attendance records and prepare other required reports.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 18 years of age; High School diploma or equivalent required

  • Valid New York Driver’s License with clean driving record

  • Ability to develop strong relationships with staff, volunteers, families, and visitors

  • Ability to inspire and motivate residents, create a warm and welcoming environment, and adapt activities to resident needs

  • Understanding of residents’ rights and needs

  • Physical stamina for constant activity

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.

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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Company

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