Support Worker – Disability and Mental Health
Core
Provide hands-on disability and mental health support to participants with diverse needs including dementia, cognitive decline, and complex support requirements. (via careerplan.io/jobs/16ad8860-f79f-4e6b-8602-1e568e6f5680-support-worker-disability-and-mental-health-at-sapphire-support)
Role type
Support Worker (Disability and Mental Health)
Builds
Personalized support plans and daily living assistance for individuals in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) settings.
Domain
Disability services and mental health support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, medication assistance, manual handling, mobility support, hoisting, behavior support, seizure management, diabetes care, non-verbal communication, emotional support, documentation
Preferred skills
Dementia care, acquired brain injury support, manual handling certification, driver's license
Technologies
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Responsibilities
Supporting personal care, hygiene, and daily routines; assisting with medication; providing mobility and hoisting support; preparing meals; facilitating community outings; implementing behavior support strategies; completing progress notes; collaborating with the leadership team.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC