Female Disability Support Worker – Penrith, NSW
Core
Provide person-centred disability support to a 55-year-old female participant with a lower-leg amputation and wheelchair mobility needs in Penrith, NSW.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (IC)
Builds
Supports participant's independence, community participation, and daily living activities.
Domain
Disability support / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wheelchair assistance, mobility support, domestic support, errands and appointments, companionship, person-centred approach, patience, reliability, confidentiality, documentation, working with children checks, NDIS screening, first aid.
Preferred skills
Experience with physical disabilities, limb loss, wheelchair users, comfort around cats, comfort in environments with alcohol use.
Responsibilities
Assist with everyday activities, errands, and appointments; provide household and domestic support; encourage independence and confidence; maintain a comfortable home environment; provide companionship; complete progress notes; communicate with the support team.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC