Disability Support Practitioner
Core
Provide compassionate, person-centered support to help people with disabilities lead independent lives in group home settings.
Role type
Disability Support Practitioner (Individual Support Worker)
Builds
Group home living environments and community participation opportunities
Domain
Disability support / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, medication administration, personal care assistance, driving, community engagement facilitation, daily living activity support
Preferred skills
Experience in nursing, aged care, or disability support
Technologies
Minivan, appropriate handling equipment and aids
Responsibilities
Assist clients with daily living activities including mealtimes and personal care; Support clients to engage in community activities; Monitor client well-being and report progress; Provide transport and driving services; Contribute to team collaboration
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC