Disability Support Practitioner
Core
Provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities in the community and home settings, empowering them to live independently.
Role type
Disability Support Practitioner (NDIS)
Builds
Community participation and daily living activities for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities
Domain
Disability services / Home & Community Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, medication administration, use of hoists and specialized equipment, person-centered care, documentation, community navigation
Preferred skills
NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, First Aid & CPR, NSW Driver's Licence (P2)
Technologies
Hoists, specialized mobility equipment
Responsibilities
Accompany clients on community outings (appointments, shopping), provide personal care and medication administration, assist with mobility using manual handling and equipment, document and monitor client wellbeing
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support worker