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
Daily living support, community engagement, and personal care services for clients with disabilities
Domain
Disability support / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, medication administration, personal care assistance, community engagement support, driving, reporting on client progress
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 and participate in their communities; Monitor client well-being and report on progress; Support clients with transport including driving
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC