Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged on this Duty at Level 1 may be undertaking some training program or course of study in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with a Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). Indicative tasks may include, but not be limited to, the following: • Assist program organisers in running group and individual general diversional therapy programs, identify clients’ basic needs, set up venues and equipment. • Advocates on behalf of client. LEVEL 2 Pay point 1 Pay point 2 An employee is appointed to Level 2 and is undertaking training or has the required skills in the field to enable the duties of the position to be carried out. An employee at this Level performs at a standard above the skills of Level 1. An employee at this Level may work independently but under limited supervision and perform tasks which require applied knowledge, skills and functional work based verbal and written communication skills. The employee may be responsible for the completion of whole tasks within the prescribed standards and which may range across different Duties. An employee at this Level would assist in the training, coordination and mentoring of employees at lower Levels. At this Level an employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed. Examples of the Duties and indicative tasks/skills which may be expected of an employee at this Level, in addition to those at the Level 1 are: Duties
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged on this Duty at Level 2 may have completed or be assessed for current competencies equivalent to 40% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Conduct general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Identify and cater for clients diversional therapy needs in relation to their disability, interests and social history. • Undertake office duties and public contact in relation to diversional therapy programs. LEVEL 3 Pay point 1 Pay point 2 Pay point 3 Pay point 4 An employee is appointed at Level 3 and has the required skills and experience to enable the duties of the position to be carried out. The employee has formal qualifications equivalent to an AQF Certificate level III or a Trade qualification. The employee at Level 3 will be expected to undertake duties of a higher level than Level 2 and may be responsible for the supervision of lower level staff including being responsible for the quality and productivity of their work and others. The employee within the limits of their training and experience will be expected to work from complex instructions and procedures; coordinate work in a team environment or work individually with only minimal supervision. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this Level: At Level 3 an employee will be primarily engaged in one or more of the following Duties at the standard of the indicative tasks/skills as are indicated:- Duties
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged in this area at Level 4 will have completed or be assessed for current competencies equivalent to all training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this band. The employee may have recognised specialist qualifications at AQF Certificate level III or IV in any area of dementia, neurological disorders, intellectual impairment, music, arts, massage or other qualification related to the work of diversional therapy: Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Plan general diversional therapy program for groups and individuals. • Organise volunteer program, provide training for and facilitate meeting and support groups. • Ensure the maintenance of documentation as required by legislation (i.e. WH&S Inventories). • Maintain budget levels. • Conducts research in the area of client rights and responsibilities. • Develop and conduct diversional therapy programs in specific areas like music therapy, massage therapy and art therapy. • Develop and conduct diversional therapy programs in specific disability areas like dementia, neurological disorders, intellectual impairment etc. LEVEL 5 Pay point 1 An employee at this Level must have a Diploma qualification.
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged in this area at Level 4 will have completed or be assessed for current competencies equivalent to all training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this band. The employee may have recognised specialist qualifications at AQF Certificate level III or IV in any area of dementia, neurological disorders, intellectual impairment, music, arts, massage or other qualification related to the work of diversional therapy: Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Plan general diversional therapy program for groups and individuals. • Organise volunteer program, provide training for and facilitate meeting and support groups. • Ensure the maintenance of documentation as required by legislation (i.e. WH&S Inventories). • Maintain budget levels. • Conducts research in the area of client rights and responsibilities. • Develop and conduct diversional therapy programs in specific areas like music therapy, massage therapy and art therapy. • Develop and conduct diversional therapy programs in specific disability areas like dementia, neurological disorders, intellectual impairment etc. LEVEL 5 Pay point 1 Pay point 2 An employee is appointed to Level 5 and has the required skills, competence and appropriate experience to carry out the duties of the position. The employee has formal qualification equivalent to an AQF Certificate level IV (Diversional Therapy). The employee at Level 5 will undertake Duties of a higher level than Level 4 and would be accountable and responsible for workplace output and understands the employer’s entire operation. Examples of the Duties performed by Level 5 are: Duties
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged in this area at Level 3 may have completed or have been assessed for current competencies equivalent to 71% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Co-ordinate and organise individual activities for groups and individuals. • Assist in planning general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Execute part of the diversional therapy program and complete documentation to meet workplace requirements. • Collate data with a view to identifying and responding to clients individual needs. LEVEL 4 Pay point 1 Pay point 2 An employee is appointed to Level 4 and has the required skills, competence and appropriate experience in the field to carry out the duties of the position. The employee has formal qualifications equivalent to an AQF Certificate level IV. The employee at Level 4 will undertake duties of a higher level than Level 3 and will be responsible and accountable for the quality and productivity of their work and lower level employees; work with minimal supervision and understand the employers operation. The employee may undertake specialised work in diversional therapy and provide para professional care for clients. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this level: Examples of the Duties and the tasks/skills performed by Level 4 are: Duties
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged in this area at Level 3 may have completed or have been assessed for current competencies equivalent to 71% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Co-ordinate and organise individual activities for groups and individuals. • Assist in planning general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Execute part of the diversional therapy program and complete documentation to meet workplace requirements. • Collate data with a view to identifying and responding to clients individual needs. LEVEL 4 Paypoints 1, 2. An employee is appointed at Level 4 and has the required skills, competence and appropriate experience in the field to carry out the duties of the position. The employee has at least one year's experience at Level 3 and formal qualifications equivalent to an AQF Certificate level IV OR formal qualifications and/or sufficient trade/industry experience to be effective at this Level. The employee at Level 4 will undertake duties of a higher level than Level 3 and will be responsible and accountable for the quality and productivity of their work and lower level employees; work with minimal supervision and understand the employer's operation. The employee may undertake specialised roles in care work or diversional therapy and provide para professional care for clients. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this level: Examples of the Duties and the tasks/skills performed by Level 4 are: Duties
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged in this area at Level 3 may have completed or have been assessed for current competencies equivalent to 71% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Co-ordinate and organise individual activities for groups and individuals. • Assist in planning general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Execute part of the diversional therapy program and complete documentation to meet workplace requirements. • Collate data with a view to identifying and responding to clients’ individual needs. LEVEL 4 Pay point 1 Pay point 2 An employee is appointed at Level 4 and has the required skills, competence and appropriate experience in the field to carry out the duties of the position. The employee has formal qualification equivalent to an AQF Certificate level
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged on this Duty at Level 2 may have completed or be assessed for current competencies equivalent to 40% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Conduct general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Identify and cater for clients diversional therapy needs in relation to their disability, interests and social history. • Undertake office duties and public contact in relation to diversional therapy programs. LEVEL 3 Pay point 1 Pay point 2 Pay point 3 An employee is appointed to Level 3 and has the required skills and experience to enable the duties of the position to be carried out. The employee has formal qualifications equivalent to an AQF Certificate level III or a Trade qualification. Pay point 3 at this level will only be accessed by those employees appointed as Chef/Cook (Trades) at this level. The employee at Level 3 will be expected to undertake duties of a higher level than Level 2 and may be responsible for the supervision of lower level staff including being responsible for the quality and productivity of their work and others. The employee within the limits of their training and experience will be expected to work from complex instructions and procedures; coordinate work in a team environment or work individually with only minimal supervision. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this Level: At Level 3 an employee will be primarily engaged in one or more of the following Duties at the standard of the indicative tasks/skills as are indicated:- Duties
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged on this Duty at Level 2 may have completed or be assessed for current competencies equivalent to 40% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Conduct general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Identify and cater for clients diversional therapy needs in relation to their disability, interests and social history. • Undertake office duties and public contact in relation to diversional therapy programs.
Diversional Therapy Work. An employee engaged in this area at Level 3 may have completed or have been assessed for current competencies equivalent to 71% of whole off-the-job training modules and the relevant on-the job skills from an accredited training program in the area of aged care and/or diversional therapy with Certificate IV outcome under the Australian Qualification Framework. Indicative tasks may include but not be limited to, the following: • Co-ordinate and organise individual activities for groups and individuals. • Assist in planning general diversional therapy programs for groups and individuals. • Execute part of the diversional therapy program and complete documentation to meet workplace requirements. • Collate data with a view to identifying and responding to clients individual needs. LEVEL 4 An employee is appointed at Level 4 and has the required skills, competence and appropriate experience in the field to carry out the duties of the position. The employee has at least one year's experience at Level 3 and formal qualifications equivalent to an AQF Certificate level IV OR one year's experience, formal qualifications equivalent to Certificate Level 3 and proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin or other Asian language as defined by the employer OR formal qualifications and/or sufficient trade/industry experience to be effective at this Level. Overseas-trained and formally-qualified employees deemed sufficiently competent by the Director of Nursing may also be appointed to Level 4. The employee at Level 4 will undertake duties of a higher level than Level 3 and will be responsible and accountable for the quality and productivity of their work and lower level employees; work with minimal supervision and understand the employer's operation. The employee may undertake specialised roles in care work or diversional therapy and provide para professional care for clients. The employee has knowledge of health and safety in relation to tasks performed at this level: Examples of the Duties and the tasks/skills performed by Level 4 are: Duties
