Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred lifestyle and community support to help people with disability achieve independence, participate in the community, and live meaningful lives.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Lifestyle Supports)
Builds
Daily living activities, community access, and wellbeing outcomes for participants
Domain
Disability support / Community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Positive Behaviour Support implementation, de-escalation techniques, medication administration, mealtime management, emergency response (epilepsy), documentation, community access coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with complex support needs, dysphagia support, autism support, complex communication needs
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support participants with personal care, daily living activities, and mealtime management; Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans; Support participants to access community activities, appointments, and social opportunities; Monitor participant wellbeing and respond to changes or concerns; Complete accurate documentation, progress notes, and incident reporting.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on support worker