Resident Activities & Engagement Assistant

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a dependable Activities Assistant to support our resident activities program in a skilled nursing setting.

The role involves planning, organizing, and leading recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities to promote engagement, independence, and quality of life for residents. A caring, patient attitude helps motivate participation across varying abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, recreation, education, childcare, or related setting is 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 accurate 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

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a dependable Activities Assistant to support our resident activities program in a skilled nursing setting.

The role involves planning, organizing, and leading recreational, social, educational, spiritual, and therapeutic activities to promote engagement, independence, and quality of life for residents. A caring, patient attitude helps motivate participation across varying abilities.