Activities Assistant

Sweetwater Care; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center, located in Overland Park, Kansas, seeks an Activities Assistant to support our resident activities program. You will plan, organize, and lead recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities to promote engagement and quality of life for residents.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with adults in a therapeutic setting, brings a positive attitude, and can encourage participation across varying physical and cognitive abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, recreation, education, childcare, or related setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and leading individual and group activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in activities based on personal interests, abilities, preferences, and care needs.
• Provide activities that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well‑being.
• Assist with special events, holiday programs, resident celebrations, outings, and community activities.
• Escort and assist residents to and from activities throughout the facility.
• Adapt activities for residents with limitations, communication challenges, or other clinical needs.
• Build positive relationships with residents and learn their individual interests, routines, and preferences.
• Maintain attendance records and complete required activity documentation.
• Assist with maintaining the monthly activity calendar and communicating upcoming programs to residents and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center

Overland Park, Kansas

About Us

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is a recently acquired and rebranded skilled nursing facility located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide long‑term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and higher‑acuity clinical services in a resident‑centered environment.

We are adding to a strong team focused on quality care, operational excellence, staff support, and meaningful resident experiences.

Job Summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a dependable, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to support our resident activities program.

The Activities Assistant will help plan, organize, and lead recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities that promote resident engagement, independence, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate enjoys working therapeutically with adults, brings a positive and patient attitude, and can encourage residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities to participate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and leading individual and group activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in activities based on personal interests, abilities, preferences, and care needs.
• Provide activities that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well‑being.
• Assist with special events, holiday programs, resident celebrations, outings, and community activities.
• Escort and assist residents to and from activities throughout the facility.
• Adapt activities for residents with limitations, communication challenges, or other clinical needs.
• Build positive relationships with residents and learn their individual interests, routines, and preferences.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete required activity documentation.
• Assist with maintaining the monthly activity calendar and communicating upcoming programs to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, recreation, education, childcare, or a related setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

Schedule

Daytime hours with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays required for resident programs and special events.

Compensation

$17-$18 per hour

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.