Standards of Practice

Sample Job Description - Activity Consultant, Long Term Care

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Summary:

Assists long term care facilities in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an activity program which meets/exceeds federal, state, and local regulations and facility policy.

Personal Characteristics:

• Sincere interest and desire to work with the frail elderly and others who reside in the long term care continuum.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Organizational, management, and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of the field of gerontology as it relates to long term care.
• Ability to function as a member of the interdisciplinary, activity, and facility team.
• Capable of recognizing problems and providing a plan of correction.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding long term care and activities.

Qualifications:

• Certification as an Activity Consultant by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals; or
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification; or
• Qualified as an Occupational Therapist by the state; or
• Qualified as an Activity Consultant by the state.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as an educator, advisor, and facilitator to facility activity staff in clinical, administrative, managerial, and professional arenas.
• Provides a written record of all consultation.
• Maintains current certification level.
• Keeps abreast and appraised of new developments and resources as they relate to the field of activities.
• Participates in facility and professionally sponsored educational opportunities as both an educator and a student.
• Follows facility policy at all times.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees, November 1996, Washington, D.C.
Copyrighted. Use only with permission.

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