Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide personal support to individuals with disabilities, including daily living tasks, personal care, hygiene, bowel and urinary care, manual handling, and community access.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
In-home and community support services for participants to assist with living an independent life
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, transfers, hoisting, personal care, hygiene assistance, bowel care, urinary and catheter care, medication assistance, domestic assistance, meal preparation, implementing support plans, record keeping, rapport building
Preferred skills
Experience in a similar role, passion for person-centred support, strong communication, compassion, patience, ability to work independently and in a team
Technologies
Web-based App for roster and communications
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living tasks, personal care and hygiene, bowel and urinary care, manual handling and transfers, assist with medication, facilitate community access, implement individualized support plans, maintain accurate records, foster positive relationships with individuals and families
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, training provided