Diversional therapists organise and supervise daily activities and games for their clients
Diversional therapists work with people of all ages and abilities to plan and facilitate leisure programmes that enhance the emotional, social and physical well-being of the individuals.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaihaumanu rehia kaupapa ko te mahi tahi me te tangata - ahakoa te pakeke, aheinga hoki - ki te whakatakoto, ki te whakahaere hoki i nga hotaka takakau hei whakapai ake i nga hauora a-aronganui, a-hapori hoki, tinana hoki o te tangata.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific requirements to become a diversional therapist.
Pay
Pay for diversional therapists depends on their experience and the employer.
Job Outlook
Every rest home or hospital in New Zealand requires at least one part-time activities co-ordinator (an unqualified diversional therapist).
