Activity Services Specialist

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 coordinating and implementing therapeutic activity programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of residents. Provides support in designing and facilitating engaging activities that encourage participation and enhance quality of life. Ensures compliance with resident care plans, regulatory standards, and departmental procedures. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assess resident needs and develop appropriate activity plans.

Essential Functions

• Plans and facilitates daily, weekly, and monthly recreational activities tailored to residents’ interests and functional abilities.

• Assists in developing and maintaining individualized activity care plans in collaboration with nursing and therapy staff.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations governing activity program standards.

• Monitors resident participation and response, documenting progress and engagement in accordance with policy.

• Prepares, organizes, and maintains activity supplies and materials to support program implementation.

• Coordinates special events, holiday celebrations, and community outings to promote social interaction.

• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and staff to encourage involvement and feedback.

• Supports volunteer coordination and training to enhance activity programming.

• Assists in maintaining records, reports, and documentation for audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

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Experience Requirement

2+ years of experience

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: 1. Never

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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

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: 1. Never

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 up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods and use of repetitive motions; and some exposure to risk of back injury from moving materials, occasional risk of injury from equipment, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes as well as cuts or punctures.

Department:

Activities (Kingsbrook)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2500 State Rt 5

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky