Female Disability Support Worker – Tuggeranong Area
Core
Supporting a 33-year-old female with complex mental health and psychosocial disabilities (Schizoaffective Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, C-PTSD, Alcohol use disorder) to maintain independence and achieve personal goals.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (1:1 participant support)
Builds
Personalized support plans for daily living, community access, and wellbeing
Domain
Mental health, psychosocial disability, NDIS
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, de-escalation strategies, medication monitoring, personal care assistance, community access support, meal planning, routine establishment
Preferred skills
Experience with autism, experience with alcohol addiction, art/music engagement facilitation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living tasks and household activities; Support community access, shopping, and appointments; Provide medication prompting and monitoring; Assist with meal planning and preparation; Build rapport and support emotional regulation; Implement de-escalation strategies during distress; Support personal care routines
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC