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442131 · OSCA 2024

Allied Health Assistant

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3

Classification

Description

Works under the delegation and supervision of an allied health professional to provide therapy and support to individuals and groups to protect, restore and maintain optimal function, and promote independence and wellbeing in various health, welfare and community settings.

Alternative titles

  • Allied Health/Therapy Aide
  • Allied Health/Therapy Assistant

Unit group

4421 · Allied Health Assistants

Description

Work under the delegation and supervision of allied health professionals to provide therapy and support to individuals and groups, to protect, restore and maintain optimal function, and promote independence and wellbeing in various health, welfare and community settings.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 3

Australia

3

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Creates resources to enhance therapy programs and undertakes research as delegated by the allied health professional
  • Assists allied health professionals with therapy equipment and implementing programs
  • Completes delegated therapy interventions under the direct or indirect supervision of an allied health professional or in multidisciplinary teams
  • Observes patients' responses to therapy and reports any changes or concerns to therapists
  • Completes administrative tasks to support the allied health professional, including documenting therapy progress and maintaining documents as required

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