Activities Coordinator - Oasis/Transitional Care Unit

We are recruiting for a motivated Activities Coordinator - Oasis / Transitional Care Unit to join our team!

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Department

5 West - Oasis Unit

5W Oasis Transitional Care Unit (OTCU) is a 14-bed inpatient unit which provides care for patients with complex discharge barriers.

Oasis has a diverse, interdisciplinary team to creatively address these barriers in an innovative, holistic care environment.

Quality treatment for patients with multiple medical and psychosocial needs is provided by integrating nursing care and psycho-social assessment.

This team facilitates meaningful, patient activities such as music, art and wellness programs. Each patient is treated with dignity and their strengths are identified in the highly personalized care provided.

The Oasis team is high-performing, and with their innovative approach, they make a positive impact on patient outcomes. This nursing team is highly engaged and consistently ranks high in annual employee engagement surveys.

The 5W Oasis nursing care model consists of an RN / LPN / CNA partnership. The nurse-to-patient ratio (RN / LPN) are 1 : 4 - 1 : 5.

CNA staffing ratios are 1 : 7.

Job Summary

The Activity Coordinator is responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, implementing, and leading the activities for Oasis Transitional Care Unit in order to enhance the patient's independence and quality of life.

We are looking for a fun and creative personality that will grow the program and foster a sense of community and social engagement.

This program is designed in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial well-being of each patient.

Essential Functions :

• Develop, implement, schedule, manage and provide therapeutic activities (including evening and weekend activities) for the OTCU patients. (30%)
• Communicate directly to nursing staff, and nurse program manager, regarding patient's observed actions that might be exceptional either positively or negatively for the patient. (15%)
• Coordinate with other staff to schedule events and use of facilities. Schedule and posts all activity calendars on OTCU and in each of the patient's rooms. (15%)
• Promotes positive patient experience (10%)
• Identify items needed to provide scheduled activities, store, organize, gather materials, and implement activity programs planned. (10%)
• As a team, develop and implement monthly engagement calendars, per resident interests and choices. (10%)
• Conduct evening and weekend activities independently according to the activity calendar (5%)
• Prepare monthly activity calendars, promotional flyer's, and information materials (5%)

Education :

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience :

1-3 years of Activities Coordinator, or related Coordinator experience, Required

Licenses :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• The ability to effectively relate and interact with people of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
• Must be detail oriented and able to problem solve minor issues.
• Able to work efficiently and independently, demonstrating initiative in handling day to day program needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and works efficiently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to influence and motivate others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.00 - $27.00 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.

Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit : https : / / www.

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Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.