Occupation

411331 Diversional Therapist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

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