Disability Support Worker – High Needs
Core
Provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex physical needs including Quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and other physical disabilities.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (High Needs)
Builds
Daily living support, mobility assistance, and community engagement for clients with complex physical needs
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, hoist operation, personal care, hygiene assistance, meal preparation, record keeping
Preferred skills
High-needs disability support experience, training in complex care
Technologies
Hoist lifts, Sara Stedy, slide sheets, transfer boards
Responsibilities
Deliver personal care and support tailored to individual needs, Assist with mobility using hoist lifts and transfer equipment, Support clients with hygiene and meal preparation, Collaborate with families and allied health professionals, Maintain accurate records
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, on-the-job training available