Activity Supervisor

The activity supervisor works with adults who have some special mental needs - he instructs, guides and teaches them.

The activity supervisor supports the recovery, independence and participation in society of the person in need. He/she directs and guides activities to develop and learn the skills necessary for life. For example, use and planning of money, administration and use of services in institutions, maintenance of the home, making meals, choosing clothes.

The activity supervisor works either in a special care institution, in the home of a person in need or elsewhere (including in a hospital, shop, exhibition, etc.).

Depending on the impact of a mental disorder on the coping of the client, the activity supervisor's work may resemble that of advisers or care workers. Depending on the needs of the client, the activity supervisor cooperates with as well as other health and social care professionals and employers and the community.

To work as an activity supervisor, at least special vocational education or activity supervisor training is required. The activity supervisor can be studied in seven schools. The training requirements and requirements for the activity supervisor are established by the Minister of Social Protection by the regulation.

A professional or higher education in social work, the profession of a social worker, the higher education or profession of an occupational therapist, special education in pedagogy or social pedagogy, the higher education in mental health nursing as a specialisation.

In particular, provides work experience with people with special needs aimu whether a person wishes and is suitable to work with such a target group. Work experience can be gained in some care settings when performing the work of a care worker, as well as in the framework of volunteering.

• The ability to prepare an activity plan based on client goals, support and mentoring the client in the recovery process.
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• >Knowledge of healthy nutrition.
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