Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred assistance with daily living, implement behaviour support strategies, and maintain accurate documentation for participants in residential, in-home, and community settings.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (IC)
Builds
Residential care environments, in-home support, and community access programs
Domain
Disability services / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling (hoist operation), behaviour management and de-escalation, daily living assistance, documentation, care plan implementation
Preferred skills
Experience with acquired brain injury, aged care/dementia care, mental health support, ASD Level 3 support
Technologies
Full ceiling hoist lifter, portable hoist lifter
Responsibilities
Support daily living activities, manage behaviour and de-escalate incidents, document incidents and progress notes, collaborate with care teams, uphold professional boundaries
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC