Activity Services Assistant Associate (PRN)

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 (< 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