Disability Support Worker – Carrum Downs
Core
Providing hands-on support and care to an individual with physical and neurological disabilities (ABI, dementia) in an aged care facility, focusing on daily living activities, community access, and promoting independence.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Personalized care plans and community access activities for a client with full dependency on an electric wheelchair
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, medication administration, personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation, household task support, care plan implementation, multidisciplinary team collaboration, documentation, safety protocol adherence
Preferred skills
Certificate III or IV in Disability Support, lived experience in disability support, First Aid and CPR certification, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, Working with Children's Check
Responsibilities
Assisting with daily living activities, facilitating community participation, maintaining accurate care documentation, adhering to safety guidelines
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior