Activities Coordinator/Child Life Aide

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world.

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.

Job Overview

Provides group recreation programs and individualized activities in coordination with Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation specialists for hospitalized children and adolescents. Oversees volunteers and central activity area to maintain a safe and inviting environment. Coordinates special events and programming for patients as well as sorting of toy donations received by the hospital.

Schedule: Full-time

The pay range for this position is $25.71 - $36.30/hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, implements, and supervises group recreation activities.
• Supervises the central activity area during non-structured hours of operation facilitating socialization between patients and engaging patients in developmentally appropriate play.
• Selects and provides activities for patients restricted to bed-rest or isolation according to the needs, interests, and capabilities of the patient in coordination with TR/CL Specialist.
• Coordinates the provision and appropriate use of supplies and equipment including toys, games, craft supplies, sports equipment, iPads, and video components.
• Provides support to those patients in IOTP/Extended Stay programs ensuring they are appropriately included in all department programming and alerting Specialists to any individual needs that may arise.
• Coordinates, implements and supervises special events to include holiday celebrations and visiting group entertainment utilizing the central activity area.
• Supervises volunteers to oversee activities and ensure interactions between volunteers and patients are appropriate. Make assignments and ensure proper completion, in compliance with Volunteer Services and Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life policies and procedures and job description as assigned.
• Orients and trains volunteers as to their responsibilities in the department. Monitors attendance and makes shift assignments to provide adequate volunteer coverage for the department.
• Communicates with Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life staff and other hospital staff regarding patients' status, interests, and needs.
• Consistently communicates with department manager and staff regarding the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation activities and programs. Makes suggestions for improvement or development of new activities as appropriate.
• Maintains an environment in the central activity area that is stimulating, safe, and clean for the benefit of patient enjoyment.
• Responsible for utilizing donations to stock playrooms and waiting areas throughout the hospital with age appropriate toys, games and puzzles.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• BLS/CPR Certification

Preferred:

• 1+ years of pediatric experience
• Bachelors Degree in related field