Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support to individuals with physical and psychosocial disabilities to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Daily living support, community access, and life skills development for participants
Domain
Disability services / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, medication administration, positive behaviour support, daily living activities support, documentation, community engagement, individual planning
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities including personal care, cooking, cleaning, and shopping; Support participants to achieve individual goals and build life skills; Administer medication in line with policies; Implement positive behaviour support strategies; Monitor participant wellbeing and report concerns; Complete required documentation and progress notes; Liaise with families, carers, and allied health professionals
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support role