Host Family / Co-Resident
Core
Female host providing overnight support and fostering a warm, independent living environment for a person with disability in a shared home.
Role type
disability support worker (co-resident host)
Builds
a supportive household environment for a participant with disability
Domain
disability support / social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
overnight support, daily living assistance, community participation facilitation, professional boundary maintenance, NDIS practice standards knowledge, medication administration
Preferred skills
long-term commitment, relationship building, adaptability
Technologies
NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct
Responsibilities
Provide overnight support within the client's home, assist with household routines and daily living activities, encourage community participation, maintain professional boundaries while creating a homely environment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC