Standards of Practice

Sample Job Description - Activity Consultant - Geriatric Setting

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Summary:

Assists geriatric settings in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an activity program, which meets/exceeds applicable federal, state and local regulations and the individual geriatric setting’s policies and procedures.

Personal Characteristics:

• Sincere interest and desire to work with elders and others in the geriatric continuum of care.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with clients, families, staff and the public.
• Organizational, managerial, and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of the field of gerontology as it relates to geriatric settings.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the geriatric setting in which he/she works.
• Capable of recognizing problems and developing a quality assurance action plan.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Consultant by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) or
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or
• At least 2 years of documented Activity Professional experience within the geriatric activity setting, or have served his/her internship in the geriatric setting he/she plans to consult too.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as an educator, advisor and facilitator to the geriatric setting’s staff in clinical administrative, managerial, and professional arenas.
• Provides a written record of all consultation.
• Maintains current certification level.
• Keeps up-to-date regarding medical information, techniques and resources as these relate to the field of activities
• Keeps current on diseases commonly found in a geriatric setting.
• Audits activity related documentation.
• Assists with the state/federal survey as requested or where applicable.
• Participates in professionally sponsored educational opportunities as both an educator and a student.
• Follows geriatric setting’s policies and procedures at all times.

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

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