Disability Support Worker (DSW) - High-Intensity & Complex Support
Core
Provide 1:1 high-intensity and complex disability support to participants with severe physical disabilities and critical care needs.
Role type
Senior IC disability support worker (high-intensity/complex care)
Builds
Personal care, clinical support, and daily living assistance for individuals with complex medical needs
Domain
Disability support / Clinical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-intensity personal care, complex continence support, enteral feeding/PEG management, seizure monitoring and management, respiratory support, oral suctioning, cough assist, nebuliser support, positioning and pressure care, mobility and transfer assistance, hoist and manual handling, medication assistance, emergency response, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
PEG feeding experience, seizure management, suctioning, respiratory support, complex personal care, manual handling
Technologies
Hoist, nebuliser, cough assist, suctioning equipment
Responsibilities
Provide high-intensity personal care and assistance with daily living; Manage complex continence, enteral feeding, and PEG-related support; Monitor and manage seizures and respiratory conditions; Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning; Administer medication within scope; Escalate clinical concerns to nurses or emergency services; Maintain accurate support documentation
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC