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 :

Evenings (United States of America)

Time Type :

Full time

Address :

2500 State Rt 5

City, State :

Ashland, Kentucky