Activities Coordinator - Full Time, Days (Culver City)

Southern California Hospitals; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking an Activity Coordinator to assist the Activity Director in delivering structured group and individual activities for patients/residents. The role emphasizes activities tailored to cognitive and physical needs, with direct involvement in therapy-led groups and discharge planning.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, an Activity Coordinator Certificate, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Activity Coordinator Certificate.
• AHA Basic Life Support.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).

Responsibilities

• Assists with an individualized assessment to collect data to determine a course of action for treatment, which must be co-signed by Certified Rehab Therapist.
• Supports and assists with evaluation of patient’s progress relative to the treatment plan.
• Assists with the development of a discharge plan, which must be co-signed by a Certified Rehab Therapist.
• Works collaboratively with patient and significant others to continue treatment upon discharge.

Skills

English proficiency

Effective communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Activity Coordinator Certificate

AHA Basic Life Support

Job description

Position Summary

The Activity Coordinator assists the Activity Director in providing group and individual activities for patients/residents. Supports and assists with patient/resident activities which are multi-faceted and meet the patient’s/resident’s functional needs and interests.

Position Summary

The Activity Coordinator assists the Activity Director in providing group and individual activities for patients/residents. Supports and assists with patient/resident activities which are multi-faceted and meet the patient’s/resident’s functional needs and interests.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Activity Coordinator Certificate
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related fields such as, Art, Music, Dance, Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology, Theater and Education from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of previous recreation therapy experience in a psychiatric, acute care, or community setting
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Physical Requirements

Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting ‘checked’ on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Standing - Frequently Walking - Frequently Sitting - Occasionally Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently Climb or Balance - Frequently Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Frequently Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Seeing - Constantly Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally Driving - None The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas Of Responsibility

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Assists with an individualized assessment to collect data to determine a course of action for treatment, which must be co-signed by Certified Rehab Therapist. Supports the treatment plan and the goals and objectives with treatment interventions to restore and improve function from the disability. Plans, leads, and engages the patient in structured therapeutic groups according to their treatment goals. Counsels and educates patients. Ensures documentation and outcomes are recorded for each group. Attends required milieu meetings.
• Supports and assists with evaluation of patient’s progress relative to the treatment plan, based on the changes in the interventions and patient responses. Reports changes in patient responses with treatment interventions that may affect the treatment plan.
• Assists with the development of a discharge plan, which must be co-signed by a Certified Rehab Therapist. Works collaboratively with the patient and significant others to continue treatment upon discharge. Facilitates mainstreaming the patient into the community with recommended resources.
• Adheres to the Ethical Code of Conduct, providing patient services that are professional. Provides empathy, compassion, understanding, and support to patients. Demonstrates care appropriate for the age, cultural, religious, gender, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physician, and co-workers.

Pay Rate: Min - $23.06 | Max - $30.98

Job Listing ID: 1893849

Salary: $23.06 - $30.98 per hour