Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide overnight personal care and support to people with disability in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home to help them live safely and independently.
Role type
Night shift disability support worker (SIL)
Builds
Safe, comfortable, and supportive home environments for clients with disability
Domain
Disability support / Supported Independent Living
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, night shift rostering, risk assessment, case note documentation, digital systems navigation, driving
Preferred skills
Hoist operation, seizure management, dysphagia care, previous disability support experience, Certificate III in Individual Support
Responsibilities
Monitor customer wellbeing throughout the night, assist with daily living skills, support attendance at community activities, maintain accurate records and incident reports, follow individual support plans
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC