Patient Activity Coordinator - Part Time (Evening Shift)

Children’s Mercy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy recherche un Patient Activity Coordinator pour développer des programmes d'activités adaptés aux besoins des patients et de leurs familles. La position implique la supervision d'activités en personne et virtuelles dans divers lieux de l'hôpital. Le candidat idéal devra avoir un diplôme de bachelier et de l'expérience dans le travail avec des enfants.

Benefits

Avantages compétitifs

Engagement envers la diversité et l'inclusion

Qualifications

• Expérience de 1 à 2 ans avec des enfants dans un cadre de groupe.
• Expérience de travail avec des enfants hospitalisés est préférable.
• Une expérience bénévole est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les activités et la programmation pour les enfants et leurs familles.
• Coordonner des programmes virtuels et en personne pour les patients.
• Maintenir les zones d'activité des patients en toute sécurité et propreté.

Skills

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Patient Activity Coordinator develops and administers comprehensive activity programs and services to meet the needs of patients, siblings and their families. Together with a core group of volunteer resources, this position coordinates, supports and executes services excellence and emotionally safe care in all areas of responsibility. Position will plan and provide developmentally appropriate services, events, and programs both virtually, and in-person in areas that include but are not limited to bedside, playrooms, waiting areas, patient activity areas, and some public areas.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all activities, programming and planning associated with volunteer resources at any assigned locations and areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate, support and execute safe virtual and in-person play programs and interventions for patients, siblings and their families for areas of responsibility, including but not limited to waiting areas, public areas, activity areas, evening programs, special events, and other patient / sibling related activities.
• Maintain patient activity areas, equipment and supplies in a safe, clean, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience Experience working with children in a group setting required; working with hospitalized children preferred. Volunteer experience would be helpful.

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $20.07 / hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work / Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer / Disabled / Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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Activity Coordinator • Kansas City, MO, US