Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support to participants with complex psychosocial and physical disabilities, including personal care, mealtime support, and specialised equipment in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes and a Day Program.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (SIL and Day Program)
Builds
Supported Independent Living services and a Day Program for people with disabilities
Domain
Disability support / Psychosocial and physical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (showering, toileting, continence management, hoist transfers, dressing), mealtime assistance, computer-based reporting, reliable transport, P2 Driver Licence or higher, flexibility for rotating 24/7 roster including sleepovers
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
Computer-based systems
Responsibilities
Provide extensive personal care and high care supports while maintaining participant dignity; adhere to NDIS plans as directed by clinical teams; work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistent support; complete clear and accurate reporting within required timeframes
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role