Disability Support Worker – In-Home Support & Community Access
Core
Provide ongoing in-home assistance and community access support to a participant with disability, focusing on household tasks, shopping, transport, and social engagement.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (In-Home & Community Access)
Builds
Person-centred support plans for participants to maintain independence and dignity
Domain
Disability support / Home care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Meal preparation, ironing, household task management, driving, transport logistics, companionship, progress note documentation, independent work
Preferred skills
Building rapport, maintaining professional boundaries, responding to individual preferences
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assist with meal preparation and agreed household tasks; Support shopping and community outings; Provide transport for activities and family visits; Offer companionship and social engagement; Encourage participant independence; Follow support plans and routines; Maintain accurate progress notes
Seniority
Individual contributor, hands-on support