Activities Coordinator - Oasis/Transitional Care Unit

We are recruiting for a mission-driven 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 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 (0.8 FTE)

Salary

$21.00 - $24.12 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

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

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.