Therapeutic Activities Coordinator (PRN)

UK King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site position

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, is seeking an Activities Services Assistant Associate (PRN) to provide therapeutic activities tailored to residents’ interests and well-being. The role coordinates programs to support lifelong interests, self-esteem, and overall functioning in a long-term care setting.

You will identify resident needs, plan individualized and group activities, and collaborate with the team to ensure quality services while maintaining care plans and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, is seeking an Activities Services Assistant Associate (PRN) to provide therapeutic activities tailored to residents’ interests and well-being. The role coordinates programs to support lifelong interests, self-esteem, and overall functioning in a long-term care setting.

You will identify resident needs, plan individualized and group activities, and collaborate with the team to ensure quality services while maintaining care plans and regulatory compliance.