Diversional Therapist ANZSCO 411311: Job , Skills, Salary & Visa

Diversional Therapist ANZSCO Code: 411311

A diversional therapist is a person who works as a professional therapist. They usually work with elderly people who are diagnosed with physical disabilities or mental illness and are taking any medical treatment or trying to recover from any injury or surgery. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to understand about needs of their clients and discuss their interests and help them to find activities that suit them best. They take them for outings and teach them how they can manage their lifestyle choices.

Diversion therapists work in different sectors, including rehabilitation and hospital units, justice centers, community centers, day and respite services, aged care residential facilities, ethnic-specific services, palliative care units and outreach programs, mental health services, specialist organizations, private practice, and consultancy and management.

Diversion therapists work with clients to get positive health results by adding relaxation programs into their lifestyles. They also help with decision-making and participation when organizing and managing these programs. There are so many programs that are often quite different and may include games, outings, gardening, computers, light exercise, music, arts, and crafts. They also contribute to Individual emotional and social support, sensory enrichment, relaxing activities like massage and aromatherapy, pet therapy, environmental enrichment activities like role play, modelling, discussion groups, educational sessions like grooming, beauty care, cooking, social, cultural and spiritual activities.

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Skill Level:	3
Alternative Title:	Recreational Therapist
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	411311

Dental Therapist Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV ANZSCO Skill Level 3

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification ANZSCO Skill Level 3

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.This occupation requires a qualification in Diversional Therapy, including studies in Leisure and Health or Therapeutic Recreation. This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Certificate IV, Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor, Graduate Diploma, Master and Doctoral level.

Tasks Include:

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.