Disability Care Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disability and complex care needs to maintain independence and achieve daily living goals.
Role type
Disability Care Worker (Support Worker)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments and community participation
Domain
Disability support / Aged care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, daily living assistance, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), medication administration, meal preparation, manual handling, hoist transfers, community access, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with high intensity daily personal activities, mental health support, aged care
Technologies
NDIS Practice Standards, Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP)
Responsibilities
Provide personal care (showering, dressing, toileting), assist with daily living and household tasks, facilitate community access and appointments, prepare meals, administer or assist with medications, implement behaviour support strategies, complete progress notes and incident reports
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC