Disability Support Worker - Casual
Core
Provide person-centered support to assist customers with disabilities to become more independent in their own home and community, including personal care, skill development, and community engagement.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Personalized support plans and independence outcomes for individuals with disabilities
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (toileting, showering, feeding, dressing), Medication administration, Epilepsy management, Mental health crisis management, Independent living coaching (cooking, domestic skills), Community participation facilitation, Handover note writing, Incident reporting
Preferred skills
Formal qualifications in Disability or Community Services
Technologies
Basic computer skills (data entry, record keeping, scanning, printing)
Responsibilities
Administer medication and adhere to support plans, Provide personal care when required, Coach independent living skills, Guide customers in developing personal interests, Complete handover notes and incident reports, Help customers engage in community programs, Manage epilepsy episodes, Assist with community access
Seniority
Entry-level / Casual