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Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible to plan and coordinate programs and activities that are varied and reflect the interests, values, and beliefs of the residents and provide life-enriching opportunities for residents and the community. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED preferred, • Preferably one or more years of experience in working with adults in a health care or social service setting., • Possess a valid New Jersey driver license with a driving record acceptable to the insurance company. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Plan and implement activities in the following categories: physical (exercise), social, recreational, intellectual/educational, creative, entertainment, religious, service/volunteering and special request of residents., • When a resident is admitted to the Activity Program, interview that resident and complete the Therapeutic Recreational Initial Interview form., • Develop an individualized plan of care for each resident., • The plan of care is to be updated at least quarterly., • Develop a written monthly activities schedule at least one month in advance., • Conspicuously post the current monthly activities calendar of events., • A copy of the monthly calendar is to be given to each resident., • Promote activities in a way that piques resident's interest and addresses the individualized care plans., • Facilitate socialization among residents., • Invite and/or remind residents to participate in the planned activities., • Plan and provide transportation for outside activity events and regularly scheduled group trips; ex's shopping & banking., • Provide escort service as needed to ensure resident safety on outings., • Ensure that all appropriate safety measures are carried out while transporting residents., • Organize and maintain an emergency information book to be taken with staff on resident outings., • Complete necessary paper work regarding vehicles, mileage, expenditures, maintenance and cleaning., • Satisfactorily complete the driver-training course., • Complete CPR and First aid training., • Train, support and instruct other staff members how to conduct activities., • Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, residents, families and visitors., • Promote team work in providing services to residents., • Coordinate with the kitchen any snacks/foods needed for activities., • Assist with planning and implementing marketing events that promote the facility to potential residents., • Cleaning of work areas., • Identify and requisition needed supplies for planned activities., • Reports behavioral changes or any unusual incidents of residents to appropriate staff., • Complete Incident reports when required, • Assist in the placement and utilization of volunteers in the program., • Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures., • Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel., • Carry out other duties as assigned by administrator to ensure smooth operation of the facility and to meet residents' needs.