Activity Coordinator

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)•Ann Arbor, MI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. Functioning as a member of the Child & Family Life team, the Activity Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of hospital activity centers. This includes providing recreational activities for ages 1month - 25 years in the activity room, bedside, and chairside. They will provide direction and supervision to Child & Family Life work-study students and hospital volunteers. They will maintain a safe play environment. Other responsibilities will include cleaning toys and play areas, ordering supplies, maintaining records of interactions, and assisting in hospital recreation events.

Requirements

Associates degree in related field and/or a combination of education and experience
This position requires frequent standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of participants

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or working towards a bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as Education, Psychology, Child Development, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or Child Life Specialist
Prior work experience with healthy children in a group setting (daycare, day camp, preschool, school, etc.)
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, including problem solving and collaboration
1-year of experience working with teenagers in a recreation or school setting
1 year of experience working with children with healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement daily activities
Facilitate individual and group play opportunities for patients and siblings
Advertise daily programming in appropriate venues
Recruit and screen activity center participants
Transport patients to playroom and /or special events
Maintain a safe and clean play environment, including making appropriate assessments of patient and sibling behavior while in program
Provide direction to Child & Family Life hospital volunteers
Communicate with parents/caregivers regarding behavior issues of activity center participants
Assess play and recreation needs for children and teenagers of varying developmental stages and temperaments
Assist with ordering supplies
Function independently without direct supervision
Use appropriate judgement to ensure safety of activity center participants