4113 Diversional Therapists, and Lifestyle Coordinators and Officers
4113 Diversional Therapists, and Lifestyle Coordinators and Officers
Develop, coordinate and deliver individualised and group based recreational, lifestyle and leisure-based activities to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals and groups primarily in health care and aged care homes.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
- 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
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 aged care homes.
Lifestyle Coordinators are excluded from this occupation. Lifestyle Coordinators are included in Occupation 411332 Lifestyle Coordinator.
Alternative title
- Recreational Therapist
Skill level: 2
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
411332 Lifestyle Coordinator
Develops and coordinates recreation, lifestyle and leisure-based activity group programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals primarily in health care or aged care homes.
Diversional Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Diversional Therapists are included in Occupation 411331 Diversional Therapist.
Alternative titles
- Activities Coordinator
- Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Develops and coordinates leisure-based activity group programs to assist with social development and promote a sense of wellbeing
- Evaluates and reviews programs, seeks feedback on activities, and makes adjustments to programs if required
- Maintains a knowledge of resources available within a facility and the community
- Engages with community groups to build a network of support and provides information on available support resources within the local community
- Assists with training and supervises volunteers and staff
- May coordinate and promote cultural and religious celebrations and activities within a facility
411333 Lifestyle Officer
Delivers recreation, lifestyle and leisure-based activity group programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals primarily in health care or aged care homes, and encourages program participation.
Alternative titles
- Activities Officer
- Recreational Activities Officer
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Assists the Lifestyle Coordinator to deliver leisure-based activity group programs to assist with social development, promote a sense of wellbeing, and enable interaction with others
- Encourages participation and independence in suitable leisure and recreational events based on interest, abilities, skills and autonomy
- Monitors individuals' conditions during program participation and reports any issues to care staff
- Documents and records individuals' behaviours, ensures their needs are being met, and advises the Lifestyle Coordinator when anomalies are detected
- Maintains a knowledge of resources available within a facility and the community
- Engages with community groups to build a network of support and provides information on available support resources within the local community