Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

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

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.