Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide comprehensive disability care, including personal assistance, manual handling, and health support for participants with high complex medical, behavioral, and mental health needs (Level 3 ASD).
Role type
Disability Support Worker (SIL/IHC)
Builds
Personalized support plans and daily living assistance for participants
Domain
Disability support / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, seizure management, airway management, medication administration, meal plan implementation, non-verbal communication support, conflict resolution, autonomous problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience in supported independent living (SIL) or in-home care (IHC), experience with sexualized behaviors
Technologies
Hoists, specialized medical equipment
Responsibilities
Assist with personal care tasks (showering, transfers), manage complex behaviors and health challenges, maintain hygiene standards, administer medication, implement meal plans
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC