Activity Coordinator-Skilled Nursing Care

Prime Healthcare•Sherman Oaks, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent or one year related experience required for new hires, effective April 2014
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, or experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or Recreation Therapist
Minimum one year previous experience in an acute care hospital or a social or recreational program within a healthcare setting required.
Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Six months recent experience as an Activity Coordinator in a Subacute setting preferred.
Satisfactory completion of Activities Coordinator course approved by the California Department of Public Health and Social Services preferred

Responsibilities

The Activity Coordinator is an unlicensed assistive person who reports to the Director of Subacute, with direction from the Registered Nurse.
This position coordinates and provides recreational and activity programs for the Subacute Unit.