Disability Support Practitioner
Core
Provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities in a group home setting, helping them achieve independence and daily wellbeing goals.
Role type
Disability Support Practitioner (SIL Home)
Builds
Person-centered care plans and daily living support for clients with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities.
Domain
Disability services / Group home accommodation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, medication administration, mobility support, manual handling, daily living task support, documentation, shift work flexibility
Preferred skills
NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance, Working With Children Check clearance, First Aid & CPR certification, NSW Driver's Licence (P2)
Technologies
Hoists, specialized mobility equipment
Responsibilities
Support clients with daily living tasks including cooking, cleaning, and mealtimes; Provide personal care such as showering and toileting; Administer medication in line with care plans; Assist with mobility and manual handling using specialized equipment; Monitor and document client wellbeing; Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive team environment
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC