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LAKEMARY CENTER INC

Ranch Assistant

Paola, KS · On-site

$18/hr

Are you driven by a passion to help children and work with animals? Are you someone who is ... The "Ranch" is on 3 acres on our campus of our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center for ...

MeatWorks

Meat Packager - Butcher Shop

Riley, KS

$17 - $25/hr

Help maintain records and track orders * Follow all food safety and sanitation standards * Keep ... Ranch. Choose MeatWorks of Kansas and become a part of a winning team! Education:no ...

MeatWorks

Meat Packager - Butcher Shop

Riley, KS · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

Help maintain records and track orders * Follow all food safety and sanitation standards * Keep ... Ranch. Choose MeatWorks of Kansas and become a part of a winning team!

Ranch House Senior Living

Speech Pathologist

Garden City, KS · On-site

$31.50 - $41.25/hr

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities The Speech Pathologist is to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related ...

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What is the difference between Ranch Helper vs Livestock Worker?

AspectRanch HelperLivestock Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certification often requiredHigh school diploma; may require certifications in animal handling or safety
Work EnvironmentRanches, open fields, barnsFarms, pastures, livestock facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by ranches and farms for general laborCommon in livestock farms, meat processing, and agricultural sectors
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with feeding, watering, cleaning, and basic animal careFeeding, herding, cleaning, and assisting with animal health

Ranch Helper and Livestock Worker roles often overlap in tasks and work environments, but Ranch Helpers typically perform more general labor tasks without specialized certifications, while Livestock Workers may have additional animal handling skills and certifications. Both roles are essential in agricultural settings focused on livestock care.

What qualifications do I need to work as a ranch helper?

Ranch helpers typically need physical stamina, the ability to perform manual labor outdoors, and basic animal care skills. Prior experience with livestock and knowledge of farm equipment can be beneficial, and a valid driver's license may be required for certain tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Ranch jobs in Kansas?

The most popular types of Ranch jobs in Kansas are:

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Infographic showing various Ranch Helper job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Ranch Assistant

LAKEMARY CENTER INC

Paola, KS • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Are you driven by a passion to help children and work with animals? Are you someone who is objective, confident team player and problem solver?

If yes, Lakemary is looking for an Assistant for our outdoor animal and garden center, known as “the Ranch” in our Children's Residential Service Program and School. The “Ranch” is on 3 acres on our campus of our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center for children in grades K-12. The “Ranch” includes a barn with classroom area, multiple garden areas, chickens, goats, pigs, miniature horse, rabbits, koi pond and a dog. The successful candidate for this position will work with the animals and help with garden activities as well as help maintain and repair facilities and grounds.

Ranch Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Support Ranch under the direct supervision of Ranch Operations Manager.
    • Conduct routine care of all animals including feeding, watering, grooming, providing bedding, exercising and health assessments
    • Always maintain clean and tidy animal enclosures including but not limited to clearing and disposing of waste and maintaining clean and safe environment.
    • Maintain and help with upkeep of all garden areas.
    • Provide upkeep of all Ranch grounds and barn, including but not limited to mowing, weed-eating, cleaning, trimming, planting, and maintaining equipment used for such.
    • Work outside year-round, sometimes in extreme temperatures.

An ideal candidate for this position has:

  • Time management skills, including recognition of tasks to be completed during shift
  • Ability to apply and explain Ranch rules and regulations
  • Maintain confidentiality of individual served and staff.
  • Can understand and follow instructions, then carry out tasks independently

Ranch Assistant Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Be at least 18+ years of age
  • Ability to complete repairs on and maintain equipment and facilities as needed.
  • Experience gardening and/or caring for lawns, grounds preferred.
  • Experience working with and caring for livestock preferred.

Other Job Details:

  • Part time- Every Saturday and Sunday 8am- 4:30pm
  • Starting pay: $18.00/hour
Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement planCertifications: Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.Special Considerations:Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEODiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.

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