Disability Support Worker – Alkimos
Core
Provide person-centred daily living support, personal care, and complex care tasks to neurodivergent participants, including those with autism and behaviours of concern.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (NDIS)
Builds
Daily living support and personal care services for individuals with complex needs
Domain
Disability support / NDIS / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, medication administration, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) implementation, mealtime management, infection control, communication strategies for neurodivergent individuals, documentation/reporting
Preferred skills
Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL) or residential settings, additional training in Autism/Neurodiversity/Mental Health, understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation
Technologies
Assistive Technology
Responsibilities
Deliver person-centred personal care and daily living support; Implement PBS plans and behaviour support strategies; Assist with medication, meals, and complex care tasks; Support community and social engagement; Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports; Adhere to WHS and infection control standards
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC