Standards of Practice
Sample Job Description - Activity Director/Coordinator - Geriatric Setting
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Summary:
Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the activity program for each client. Ensures the activity program meets/exceeds all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Meets each client’s individual needs in order to attain and maintain his/her highest practicable level of functioning.
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.
- Possesses organizational, managerial and motivational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the geriatric setting in which he/she works.
- Ability to function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Certification as an Activity Director or 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
- Has two years full-time experience in a geriatric activity program within the past five years or
- Has completed a state approved basic activity director’s course or the 90- Hour MEPAP Course and the 90 Hour Internship.
Responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Assesses clients with regard to physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual abilities, needs, and interests.
- Assesses clients with regard to past and current interest, abilities, and lifestyle habits.
- Develops and implements an activity program which meets the individual needs of the client.
- Ensures all documentation is kept up to date and in acceptable format for the medical record.
- Develops an individualized activity plan of care and contributes to the interdisciplinary care plan meetings (where applicable).
Administrative:
- Develops (when applicable) and maintains an ongoing quality assurance program which effectively evaluates the activity program.
- Maintains an organized system for all departmental resources and files.
- Ensures accurate financial management of the departments budget.
Managerial:
Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and terminates activity staff.
Mentors and coaches staff.
Follows employer’s policies and procedures at all times.
Professional:
Participates in professionally sponsored educational opportunities.
Develops an activity-focused in-service educational program for all staff.
Maintains membership in the appropriate local, state and national professional organizations.
Maintains appropriate certification level.
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties may include but are not limited to: Volunteer Department, Public Relations, Beauty/Barber Shop, Gift Shop, Clergy Relations, Client/Facility Newsletters, Client and Family Councils.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees, November 1996, Washington, D.C.
Copyrighted. Use only with permission.
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