Disability Community Care Worker
Core
Empower people with disability to live independently, build confidence, and actively participate in their communities through direct support.
Role type
Disability Community Care Worker (Direct Support)
Builds
Person-centered support plans and community participation outcomes for participants
Domain
Disability services / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Daily living assistance, personal care, medication assistance, community access facilitation, NDIS goal achievement, case note documentation, mandatory reporting, safe work practices, driving a 12-seat van
Preferred skills
Understanding of ageing population issues, fluency in a second community language
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Support participants with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation; Assist participants to access community and recreational/employment opportunities; Maintain accurate case notes and progress records; Identify and respond to changes in participant wellbeing; Uphold participant rights, dignity, and cultural needs; Maintain a safe working environment and comply with legislation; Work collaboratively with Coordinators and the wider team.