Activity Professionals, Mental Health Technicians & Specialists, Long-Term Care Social Service Designees, and Dietary & Food Service Managers provide the delivery of social, mental health, recreation & leisure, and dietary & food  services that meet the needs and interests of individuals in long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and mental health facilities. Quality of Care & Life is fostered through, but not limited to, group or individual delivery of structured, and unstructured programs, based on the person-centered care approach.

 

The delivery of social, leisure & recreation, supportive mental health, and dietary & food  services are based upon comprehensive assessment of the individual as well as the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the participants and programs. Professional documentation of involvement of the individual follows the regulations and guidelines of the continuum of care where the certified professional is currently employed.

 

Activity Professionals, Mental Health Technicians & Specialist, Long-Term Care Social Service Designees, and Dietary & Food Service Managers demonstrate skills, competence, and have knowledge through continuing education in the profession, and are certified to meet the standards of their professional certification registry.