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Assist the Activity Coordinator in all the following duties: Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget. Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of each resident at all times. Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary. Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.  Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events. Plan, organize and direct Activity Department fund raising events. Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events. Provide a copy of the calendar in each resident's room, and at least one large calendar prominently displayed in the facility. Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation and therapy. Develop and maintain an active volunteer program through marketing, development, support, and organization. Encourage participation by residents, family members, staff, visitors, and community groups and individuals. Assign and train volunteers and maintain. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation. Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. .Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator . Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.