Returning Candidate? Log back in! Resident Activities Coordinator Posted Date 3 days ago(9/29/2025 7:03 AM) Requisition ID 2025-33654 # of Openings 1 Area of Interest Social Work Company Elderwood Location Elderwood Village at Colonie Position Type Regular Full-Time Shift 12pm-8pm Salary $15.60 - $18.31 / hourly Salary $15.60 - $18.31 / hourly Overview

Resident Activities Program Coordinator / Activity Leader
Pay Rate: $15.60 – $18.31 / hour
Location: Elderwood Village at Colonie, 626 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Shift: Hours vary; mix of mornings and evenings

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.

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.

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