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Activities Assistant

Westchester Village
Lenexa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026

Westchester Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
  • Referral Bonus
  • Service Award Bonus
  • Career Path Development
  • Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
  • Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team! The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director with a program of activities at the community. The Activities Assistant has the ability to communicate effectively and advocate for Elder centered/directed care to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals, and the at-large community.



Responsibilities:

  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant participates in activities with residents of the community.
  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant maintains department activity logs and documentation.
  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant understands, practices, and communicates resident directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the activities department.
  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant plans activities as directed by the supervisor.
  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant works with the resident and family councils.
  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant has the ability to direct and supervise volunteers.
  • The Senior Living Activities Assistant helps with Dietary if requested.

Physical requirements of this position:



Lift and/or carry


Up to 30 lbs


Frequently


Lift


Up to 50 lbs


Occasionally


Assist with resident transfer


Occasionally


Reach above, at & below shoulder height


Frequently


Push/Pull


Up to 50 lbs


Frequently


Sit, stand, walk


Intermittent throughout the shift


Twist, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, crouch


Intermittent throughout the shift


Hand manipulation: grasp, handle, torque, finger on controls & equipment


Frequently


Hear, talk, see, taste, smell


Constantly


Summary of Potential Occupational Exposures:



Bloodborne pathogens


Direct contact
with:


Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial



Various office products and cleaning chemicals




Temperature changes – moderate exposure




Specific Tasks Creating Potential Exposure:


General resident care/activities involvement


Handling soiled linens and clothing


Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must possess a valid drivers license, class E drivers license and have a good driving record.

Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

  • Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
  • Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
  • Westchester Village, Lenexa, KS
  • Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
  • Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
  • Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
  • Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
  • Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
  • Northridge Village, Ames, IA
  • Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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