Activity Assistant

Westview-Manor-of-Peabod; Peabody (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westview Manor in Peabody, Kansas is hiring an Activity Assistant to energize residents with engaging activities and social opportunities.

You will lead games, crafts, music, movies, and outdoor activities, spend one-on-one time with residents, and help document participation. Training is available for the right person.

If you are dependable, positive, creative, and enjoy making a difference, join our caring team today.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, mental health, activities, or working with individuals with disabilities is a plus, but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Leading games, trivia, cards, and group activities
• Helping with crafts, special projects, and holiday events
• Music, movies, exercise, and recreational activities
• Assisting with outdoor activities and community outings
• Spending one-on-one time with residents
• Encouraging socialization, independence, and participation
• Completing activity participation documentation
• Bringing new and creative activity ideas to the team

Skills

Dependable

Positive

Energetic

Creative

Patient

Compassionate

Team player

Good communication

Job description

NOW HIRING – ACTIVITY ASSISTANT!

Westview Manor is looking for an energetic, dependable, and compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team!

Are you creative, outgoing, and someone who enjoys making a difference in the lives of others? We are looking for someone who can bring energy, fun, and positivity to our residents' days while providing meaningful activities and social opportunities.

Because we serve individuals with mental health needs, we are looking for someone who is patient, understanding, calm under pressure, and comfortable working with a variety of personalities and behaviors.

Experience in healthcare, mental health, activities, or working with individuals with disabilities is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person!

If sitting behind a desk all day isn't for you and you'd rather spend your workday laughing, creating, encouraging, and making someone's day a little better, this may be the perfect position for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Leading games, trivia, cards, and group activities
• Helping with crafts, special projects, and holiday events
• Music, movies, exercise, and recreational activities
• Assisting with outdoor activities and community outings
• Spending one-on-one time with residents
• Encouraging socialization, independence, and participation
• Completing activity participation documentation
• Bringing new and creative activity ideas to the team!

Our ideal candidate is:

• Dependable and ready to work
• Positive and energetic
• Creative and willing to try new things
• Patient and compassionate
• Comfortable leading groups
• Able to maintain professional boundaries
• A team player with good communication skills
• Someone who genuinely enjoys interacting with people

Westview Manor – Peabody, Kansas