Recreation & Activities Coordinator

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Job Title: Recreation & Activities Coordinator

At Parexel we are a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in delivering lifechanging medicines to patients. We are seeking a Recreation and Activities Coordinator to join our this role youll work toward building a deeper connection and understanding with those who count on us most. Through questioning the status quo and collaborating crossfunctionally the Recreation and Activities Coordinator is responsible for enhancing participant wellbeing coordinating therapeutic activities and supporting daily procedures during inpatient Early Phase clinical trials.

Who were looking for:

• Strong organizational and detailoriented skills to manage schedules supplies and activity planning
• Compassionate patientfocused approach to supporting participant comfort social interaction and overall wellbeing
• Adaptability and reliability in a fastpaced highly structured environment
• Creativity to evaluate study designs and participant interests to craft tailored patient activities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage participants and collaborate with clinical teams

What youll do:

Coordination and Planning

• Coordinate and plan participant recreation activities tailored to study design and individual interests
• Create maintain and post a monthly activity calendar
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to schedule recreational events
• Communicate regularly with the CRCs to be aware of study specific food restrictions sunlight exposure restrictions holter and monitor hours with activity restrictions Etc.
• Coordinate team-building activities for staff

Participant Interaction and Support

• Interact regularly with study participants to enhance wellbeing and promote social engagement
• Assist participants with routine activities and procedures such as meals fasting schedules toiletry distribution scrubs and laundry
• Encourage and remind participants of unit rules and general guidelines

Communication and Reporting

• Monitor participant comfort and notify clinical teams of any notable changes or concerns
• Review participant satisfaction survey and adjust activities based on feedback
• Review the Unit calendar regularly to have a comprehensive overview of admissions and discharges of different studies and the dorm occupancy plan
• Review study participant needs and restrictions with CRCs and nurses to determine course of therapy

Training and Compliance

• Train staff who support participant recreational activities
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs hospital policies and procedures applying them consistently in daily work

Knowledge Skills & Experience:

• 12 years of relevant experience in recreational therapy activities coordination or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age and indicationappropriate recreational therapy
• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred
• Valid CPR or BLS Certification preferred but not required
• Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds

Additional Details:

• Local travel required: Maryland Drivers License and /or reliable transportation
• Candidates should meet flexible shift requirements including standard MondayFriday business hours (9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.) occasional later shifts (11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.) and regular weekend coverage (typically 2 weekend shifts per month depending on study and participant needs)

Base Pay Range: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour

Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement and location.

In addition to base salary some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexels annual performance-based bonus plan annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives.

Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles. For all eligible employees we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off 401k match life insurance health insurance and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.

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