Activity Services Assistant Associate (PRN)

KBNH Ashland Nursing Home Corporation; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King\'s Daughters in Ashland, KY seeks an Activities Coordinator to develop and deliver therapeutic resident programs. You will tailor activities to residents' interests, coordinating events that promote physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being within the care setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of healthcare experience. Collaboration with care teams and adherence to care plans are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of healthcare or clinical experience.
• Paid experience in related field required; volunteer/internships not counted.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support residents’ individual needs, routines, and choices.
• Develop and deliver activities reflecting residents’ interests and schedules.
• Plan activities in diverse locations and for events.
• Maintain knowledge of activity standards to ensure quality.
• Create and distribute activity calendars.
• Design and facilitate activities for cognitively impaired residents.
• Adapt activities to maximize participation with prompts and assistance.
• Collaborate with team to enhance the program based on feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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 (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 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

Company Culture

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.