Disability Support Worker – Baringa
Core
Provide day-to-day personal support, mobility assistance, and household tasks to two individuals with Cerebral Palsy (one with Epilepsy) in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home to promote independence and community participation.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (SIL)
Builds
Supported Independent Living arrangements for people with complex physical and neurological needs
Domain
Disability support / Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, mobility and transfer support, medication assistance, seizure management, manual handling, household management, community access support, transport coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with Cerebral Palsy, experience with Epilepsy, knowledge of seizure management, experience with mobility equipment, experience with complex physical support requirements
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities, support mobility and transfers, administer medication per plan, monitor wellbeing and respond to seizures, perform household tasks, plan and prepare meals, facilitate community access and transport, support pursuit of personal goals
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC