Therapy assistant salary

Salary for Therapy Assistant

Working as a therapy assistant means having an average monthly salary of 29 400 SEK. There is a slight difference between genders; women earn an average of 29 700 SEK while men earn 28 800 SEK. Women thus earn 103% of what men do in this profession. Last year, the average salary was 27 100 SEK, which represents a slight increase to today's level.

Job Responsibilities for Therapy Assistant

As a therapy assistant, you are part of the rest of the healthcare and social care staff. Responsibilities may vary but often include assisting occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or other healthcare professionals. You help with rehabilitation, support patients in their daily activities, and contribute to their well-being. It is a job that requires good social skills, patience, and a willingness to help others.

Education and Requirements

To become a therapy assistant, you usually need a high school education with a focus on healthcare and social care. There may also be shorter training programs and courses specifically tailored to the role of a therapy assistant. In some cases, you may receive paid training from your employer, which is a benefit worth considering. The Public Employment Service does not make a specific assessment of the job opportunities for therapy assistants due to limited data, but they are a subset of the professional group of other healthcare and social care staff.

Salary Range

The highest salary for a therapy assistant is 47,000 SEK and belongs to a man working in the municipal sector with a research education. The highest salary for a woman in the same profession is 41,800 SEK. On the other hand, the lowest salary for a therapy assistant is 25,300 SEK and belongs to a woman working in the regional sector with a pre-high school education. The lowest salary for a man in the same profession is 25,400 SEK.

Considerations

If you are considering a career as a therapy assistant, it is important to be aware that the work can be both physically and mentally demanding. You will need to handle different types of patients and their specific needs. It is also important to be flexible and able to work independently as well as in a team.