Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide safe, person-centred care and daily living support for a participant with cerebral palsy, severe intellectual disability, and dysphagia in a Supported Independent Living setting.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Complex Care)
Builds
Daily living support, personal care, and safety management for a single participant
Domain
Disability services / NDIS / In-home care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, toileting, continence support, mealtime assistance, medication assistance, manual handling, hoist transfers, powered wheelchair operation, non-verbal communication, emergency response, Positive Behaviour Support, documentation
Preferred skills
Dysphagia training, experience with non-ambulant participants, emergency evacuation procedures, NDIS provider experience
Technologies
Ceiling hoists, slings, powered wheelchairs, shower commodes
Responsibilities
Provide respectful personal care including toileting and hygiene; assist with safe mealtime consumption following dysphagia guidelines; perform hoist transfers and mobility support; administer medication; complete accurate progress notes and incident reports; respond to choking or medical emergencies; collaborate with family and clinical staff.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC