Disability Support Worker – Caloundra
Core
Providing hands-on, person-centred support to NDIS participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, covering personal care, daily routines, community access, and specialized needs like complex behaviours or high medical requirements.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (SIL)
Builds
Daily living support and independence goals for participants in SIL homes
Domain
Disability support / NDIS / Home and community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
personal care, de-escalation, manual handling, medication assistance, meal preparation, incident reporting, non-verbal communication, seizure management, hoisting, continence care
Preferred skills
experience with complex behaviours, mental health support, trauma-informed care, youth work, residential care
Technologies
NDIS Quality, Safety and You module
Responsibilities
Supporting participants with personal care and daily routines, preparing meals, assisting with medication, community outings, maintaining shift notes and incident reports, providing one-on-one support
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC