Career
Diversional Therapists
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,234
Prospects
Low
Employed in Australia
6,700
Growth
Moderate growth
Overview
Diversional Therapists plan, design, coordinate and implement recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- planning and implementing leisure activity programs for individuals in health care and in the community to assist in their social development and promote their sense of wellbeing
- identifying individual needs through task analysis
- evaluating and assessing clients' levels of abilities interests needs strengths and weaknesses and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
- maintaining a knowledge of resources available within a facility and within the community
- organising leisure and recreational events
- assisting with training and supervising volunteers and staff
- providing information on available support resources within the local community
- encouraging and supporting clients to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests
- adapting programs to suit individual clients' needs interests skills and abilities
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Bachelor in Occupational Therapy
Short Courses Available
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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