Occupation

442131 Allied Health Assistant

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
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First release

442131 Allied Health Assistant

Works under the delegation and supervision of an allied health professional to provide therapy and support to individuals and groups to protect, restore, and maintain optimal function, and promote independence and wellbeing in various health, welfare, and community settings.

Alternative titles

  • Allied Health/Therapy Aide
  • Allied Health/Therapy Assistant

ANZSCO skill level

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

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Creates resources to enhance therapy programs and undertakes research as delegated by the allied health professional
  • Assists allied health professionals with therapy equipment and implementing programs
  • Completes delegated therapy interventions under the direct or indirect supervision of an allied health professional or in multidisciplinary teams
  • Observes patients' responses to therapy and reports any changes or concerns to therapists
  • Completes administrative tasks to support the allied health professional, including documenting therapy progress and maintaining documents as required