About this role
At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for providing therapeutic activities tailored to residents' interests and well-being. Coordinates individual programs to support lifelong interests, self-esteem, and overall functioning. Ensures activities promote physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Adheres to comprehensive care plans, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. Supports a positive and engaging environment for all residents.
Essential Functions • Identifies and supports residents’ individual needs, preferences, routines, and choices, communicating relevant information to the department Manager. • Develops and delivers individual, group, and bedside activities that reflect residents’ interests and accommodate various schedules, age groups, and genders. • Plans and coordinates activities in diverse locations, incorporating seasonal and special events. • Maintains current knowledge of professional activity standards and applies these principles to ensure quality services in a long-term care setting. • Establishes and monitors criteria to ensure activities meet established standards of quality. • Creates, posts, and distributes activity calendars to resident units and residents. • Designs and facilitates structured activities tailored to cognitively impaired residents, such as music events, gross motor games, and outdoor walks. • Adapts activities to maximize participation by segmenting tasks, providing prompts, physical support, demonstrations, and hand-over-hand assistance as needed. • Collaborates with team members to continually enhance the activity program based on resident feedback and emerging best practices. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent experience
Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures N/A
Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 1. Never L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
Additional Job Descriptions N/A
Department: Activities (Kingsbrook) Shift: Flex (United States of America) Address: 2500 State Rt 5 City, State: Ashland, Kentucky