Job Description:

Join Our Caring Team at Overland Park Post Acute!

Activities Assistant

Explore our culture, where our activities team make a difference every day—providing exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. Located in beautiful Overland Park, Kansas, we are proud to be a top choice for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in Johnson County. Schedule a visit today and discover hour our exceptional team is raising standards in resident care. You will experience a welcoming environment filled with familiar, friendly faces every day.

Our Mission:

To revolutionize the delivery, leadership, and quality of post-acute care across the country.

Our Values:

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  Love: Care begins with compassion and heart.


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  Excellence: Every day, we strive to improve and deliver the best care.


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  Trust: Integrity drives every decision we make.


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  Accountability: We own our actions and their outcomes.


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  Mutual Respect: We treat everyone with kindness and dignity.


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  Fun: Joy is part of the journey—every single day!

Care Comes First - We lead with compassion, delivering personalized, high-quality care that meets the unique needs of every resident.

Expert Team - Work alongside top-tier licensed medical professionals who are passionate about excellence in healthcare.

Modern Facilities - Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art environment with cutting-edge medical technology and comfortable spaces.

Holistic Approach - Be part of a team that values physical, emotional, and social well-being, offering residents a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.

Community Connection - Help foster strong relationships between our residents and the local community through engaging events and activities.

If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, join Overland Park Post Acute and be part of the team that sets the standard for care in Overland Park!

Who are we looking for?

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program. This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Essential Duties

• Participate in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities.


• Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families,


• Support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best


• interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.


• Participating in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of


• the residents and family.


• Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.


• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing


• appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities


• Director.


• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and


• resident assessments.


• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary, including, but not limited to, resident


• outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.


• Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which includes resident outings,


• regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.


• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading


• Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.


• Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.


• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly and secure.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Supervisory Requirements:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Why Join Our Team?

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  Aggressive Wages: depending on relevant experiences


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  Comprehensive Affordable Benefits: Medical (BCBS), dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.


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  Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and your birthday as a paid holiday!


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  Career Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and professional development to support your aspirations.


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  A Positive Environment: A supportive workplace where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact.

Apply Today! Ready to make a difference in residents' lives? Join a team that's committed to love, excellence, and fun.

Apply Now