Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred care and practical support to individuals living with physical, intellectual, psychosocial, or developmental disabilities to promote independence and quality of life.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Residential care, community services, supported independent living (SIL), aged care, and NDIS settings
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, behaviour support plan implementation, infection control compliance, daily progress note maintenance
Preferred skills
Manual handling techniques, community-based role driving, NDIS framework knowledge
Technologies
Mobility equipment
Responsibilities
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene; Support clients with mobility, transfers, and safe use of mobility equipment; Accompany clients to appointments, social outings, education, and recreational activities; Implement behaviour support plans where required; Collaborate with families, carers, allied health professionals, nurses, and case managers
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC