Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide 24/7 high-intensity personal care, behavior support, and daily living assistance to individuals with complex disability needs in community and supported independent living environments.
Role type
Senior IC disability support worker (high-intensity)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) placements and community access programs
Domain
Disability support / Aged care / Community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (showering, toileting, incontinence), Behavior support (Positive Behaviour Support Plans, restrictive practices), Manual handling (hoists, transfers), Risk assessment, De-escalation, Documentation, Medication administration
Preferred skills
Certificate III/IV in Disability or Aged Care, AIN qualification, SIL experience
Technologies
Hoists, slide sheets, transfer boards
Responsibilities
Deliver personal care and hygiene assistance, Implement behavior support plans and manage complex behaviors, Assist with domestic tasks and community access, Manage incident reports and shift documentation, Perform risk assessments for mobility
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC