Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support to people living with disabilities to help them build independence and participate in their communities.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Individual Support)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Access, Short-Term Accommodation (STA), and Respite Supports
Domain
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Daily living assistance, community access support, domestic tasks, shift documentation, NDIS plan implementation
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability/Aged Care, experience with high-intensity needs, MND/palliative care support, nursing qualifications, manual handling, hoist operation
Technologies
Hoists, assistive equipment
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities, support attendance at appointments and community activities, maintain clean and safe home environment, complete domestic tasks, record shift notes and incident reports, uphold participants' rights and dignity
Seniority
Casual/Vacation, entry to mid-level