Occupation

411331 Diversional Therapist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
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411331 Diversional Therapist

Plans, designs, and coordinates individualised recreational, lifestyle, and leisure-based activities to support, challenge, and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of individuals primarily in health care or residential aged care facilities.

Lifestyle Coordinators are excluded from this occupation. Lifestyle Coordinators are included in Occupation 411332 Lifestyle Coordinator.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Identifies individual needs, interests, skills, autonomy, and abilities through task analysis, and encourages participation and independence in suitable leisure and recreational events
  • Evaluates and assesses clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths, weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
  • Adapts programs to suit individual needs, interests, skills, and abilities
  • Plans, implements, and coordinates leisure-based activity programs for groups and individuals to assist with their social development and promote their sense of wellbeing
  • Maintains a knowledge of resources available within a facility and the community
  • Assists with training and supervising volunteers and staff