Disability Support Worker
Core
Assist participants with daily living activities, personal care, community access, and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans to help them maintain independence and achieve goals.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Person-centred care plans and daily support routines for individuals with disability
Domain
Disability support and community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, daily living support, community access facilitation, Positive Behaviour Support implementation, progress note documentation, medication competency
Preferred skills
Relationship building, clear communication, empathy, patience, leadership, willingness to learn
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support participants with daily living activities and household tasks; Assist with personal care including showering, dressing, and hygiene; Facilitate community access for appointments and social events; Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans; Write progress notes and communicate with families; Encourage participant independence and choice.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC