Disability Support Worker – Complex Care | Dysphagia, Huntington’s Disease & FND
Core
Provide person-centred support for daily living, personal care, and complex health needs to individuals with dysphagia, Huntington's disease, and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Complex Care)
Builds
Daily living support and health care for participants with progressive neurological conditions
Domain
Disability care / Neurological conditions
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dysphagia management, safe swallowing strategies, emergency response, safe manual handling and transfers, medication administration, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with Huntington's disease, experience with FND, knowledge of Sera Steady equipment
Responsibilities
Provide personal care (showering, dressing, grooming), implement Dysphagia Management Plans, monitor choking risks and health changes, assist with mobility and transfers, maintain progress notes and incident reports, follow individualised support plans
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on support staff