Support Worker
Core
Provide in-home support to assist people with disabilities to live independently, covering daily living skills, personal care, and community connection.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (SIL)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes
Domain
Disability support / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, housekeeping, meal planning, community facilitation, budgeting support, manual handling, privacy compliance, computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook), driving
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), experience with complex behaviors and dementia, First Aid/CPR certification
Responsibilities
Develop daily skills (housekeeping, personal care, social skills, budgeting), assist with personal care, support meal planning and cooking, facilitate community outings and appointments, maintain family and service connections
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC