Disability Support Worker – Complex Diabetes & Mental Health | Redbank Plains, QLD
Core
Provide person-centred disability support for a participant with complex diabetes and mental health needs, including managing medical emergencies and de-escalating aggressive behaviours.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Clinical/Health focus)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) and in-home care
Domain
Disability support / Clinical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
BGL monitoring, insulin administration, ketone testing, de-escalation strategies, medication management, emergency response, documentation
Preferred skills
Nursing experience, diabetes management training, experience with SIL
Technologies
Insulin pens, syringes, glucometers, ketone test strips
Responsibilities
Administer insulin and monitor blood glucose/ketone levels; respond to physical or verbal aggression using de-escalation; maintain clinical records and incident reports; support daily living activities and routines; recognize and escalate diabetes-related emergencies.