Disability Support Worker – Complex Diabetes & Mental Health | Redbank Plains, QLD
Core
Provide person-centred support for a participant with complex diabetes management needs, mental health requirements, and behaviours of concern including physical and verbal aggression.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Complex Health & Mental Health)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) and in-home care
Domain
Disability support, Diabetes management, Mental health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
BGL monitoring, Insulin administration, Ketone testing, De-escalation strategies, Medication procedures, Clinical record keeping
Preferred skills
Nursing experience, Complex health support, SIL experience
Technologies
Insulin pens, Syringes, Ketone testing strips
Responsibilities
Monitor and record BGL and ketone levels, Administer insulin safely, Respond to physical or verbal aggression using de-escalation strategies, Maintain accurate clinical records and incident reports, Follow diabetes care plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC