1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 6 Intermediate Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 63 Intermediate Service Workers >> 631 Carers and Aides >> 6313 Special Care Workers >> 6313-19 Therapy Aide

6313-19	Therapy Aide
	Therapist's Assistant

Provides assistance to occupational, diversional or physiotherapists in therapy programs and care of their patients.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

provides general care and comfort to patients and ongoing therapy as directed
guides and assists patients in the performance of craft, recreational and leisure activities
assists in the training of disabled persons in self-care and daily living activities
assists patients in the performance of routine physiotherapy or hydrotherapy exercises on an individual or group basis

Specialisations:
Diversional Therapist's Assistant
Occupational Therapist's Assistant
Physiotherapist's Assistant