Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centered support to assist customers with disabilities to become more independent in their own home and community, including personal care, skill development, and community engagement.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Personalized support plans and independence for customers with disabilities
Domain
Disability services / Community support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (toileting, showering, feeding, dressing), Medication administration, Epilepsy management, Mental health crisis management, Independent living coaching (cooking, domestic skills), Community participation facilitation, Handover note writing, Incident reporting, Basic computer skills (data entry, record keeping)
Preferred skills
Formal qualifications in Disability or Community Services
Responsibilities
Administer medication and adhere to support plans, Provide personal care when required, Coach independent living skills, Guide customers in developing personal interests, Complete handover notes and incident reports, Help customers engage with local communities and culture, Manage epilepsy cases, Assist with community access programs
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support role