ACTIVITY AIDE/COORDINATOR -PRN

West Oaks Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston, TX seeks an Activity Aide/Coordinator (PRN) to support recreation therapy services for patients across therapeutic programs. You will assist in designing and delivering activities to improve physical, mental, social and emotional well‑being, while coordinating events and ensuring safe, orderly recreation spaces.

The role involves collaborating with the Recreation Therapy team, maintaining program spaces, and documenting activities and patient responses accurately.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Licensure: CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications required.
• Experience: One year in program specialty, healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Recreation Therapist and Director of Recreation Therapy in designing and implementing therapeutic recreation services.
• Coordinate entertainment, exercise, relaxation, expression, music, art and other recreational programs.
• Assist hospital‑wide events and maintain recreational areas and equipment.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely; communicate patient information with manager.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe environment; assist with duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certifications

Hosp de-escalation certifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

Activity Aide/Coordinator Opportunity - PRN

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and includes a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

Responsibilities

The Activity Coordinator assists the Recreation Therapist and Director of Recreation Therapy in designing and implementing appropriate therapeutic recreation services in order to improve the physical, mental, social, and emotional well‑being of the patients. Coordinates entertainment, exercise, relaxation, expression, music, art and other recreational programs.

• Assists recreation therapy department in hospital wide special events.
• Works with treatment team to develop a structured curriculum adaptable to various cultural background, heritage, and identity of patients.
• Maintains recreational areas and equipment.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintains observation of patients and shares appropriate information with manager.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generaous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent required. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or related field.
• Licensure and certification Required: CPR and hospital de‑escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: One year of experience in program specialty. Preferred: One year in experience in program specialty in a healthcare environment.

EEO Statement

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