• Activity Leader

    Elderwood (Hornell, NY)


    Salary

     

    $16.00 - 18.31 / hourly

     

    Overview

    Activity Leader – Make a Difference Every Day

    Elderwood at Hornell | $16.00 – $18.31/hour

     

    Are you passionate about creating meaningful moments and helping others live life fully? Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and energeticActivity Leaderto bring joy, connection, and engagement to the lives of our residents.

     

    An active social life is a vital part of life at Elderwood. As an Activity Leader, you’ll play a key role in planning and leading recreational and social programs that keep residents engaged, energized, and mentally stimulated.

    Why Join Elderwood:

    + Competitive pay:$16.00 – $18.31/hour

    + 401(k) with employer matching (eligibility required)

    + Health insurance and paid time off available

    + Employee referral program

    + Supportive leadership that values work-life balance

    + Employee appreciation initiatives throughout the year

    + Convenient on-site parking

    Responsibilities

    What You’ll Do:

    + 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

    What We’re Looking For:

    + 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.

     

    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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    Posted Date5 days ago(1/9/2026 11:39 AM)

     

    Requisition ID2026-34454

     

    # of Openings1

     

    Area of InterestSocial Work

     

    CompanyElderwood

     

    LocationElderwood at Hornell

     

    Position TypeRegular Full-Time

     

    Shift1030a - 630p

     

    Salary$16.00 - 18.31 / hourly