Also called: Resident Advocate
Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living, resolving complaints about their care.
Visits a nursing home unannounced, talks privately with residents about food and staff, and investigates a complaint that a resident's belongings were stolen.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in social work or gerontology plus state ombudsman certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Gerontology.
Growing about average. Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Visiting nursing homes unannounced and talking privately with residents stays human advocacy.
Classes: Psychology, Health, AP Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1099.
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