Leisure and Therapy Assistant

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Areas Of Interest:   Outdoor & Community Recreation
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Certificate Description:  Leisure and Therapy Assistants work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres and work under professional supervision. You would assist with design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients.
Code:  CHC43415
Work Type:  Helping & Advising

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Use communication to build relationships
Work with diverse people
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
Contribute to leisure and health programming
Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Confirm physical health status
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Develop strategies to address unmet needs
Support independence and wellbeing
Develop and implement community programs
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Recruit, induct and support volunteers
Plan and conduct a recreation program for older persons OR
Plan and conduct disability recreation programs
Assist with activities not requiring equipment