Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred disability support to participants with mental-health conditions, cognitive impairment, and mobility needs, including a non-verbal individual with Rett syndrome.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (SIL)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) services
Domain
Disability support / Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Person-centred support, mealtime management, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) implementation, mobility assistance and supervision, medication support, non-verbal communication recognition, progress note documentation
Preferred skills
Experience supporting participants with Rett syndrome or similar complex needs
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide personal care, grooming, dressing, and daily living activities; Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome; Follow mealtime management plans; Provide mobility assistance and supervision; Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans; Assist with household tasks, meal preparation, and community participation; Maintain accurate progress notes and incident documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC