Community Support Worker - Direct Care Worker
Core
Provide individualized personal care, household assistance, and social support to older people and people with disabilities in their homes and communities to maintain independence.
Role type
Direct care worker (Community Support Worker)
Builds
Personal care services, household assistance, transport, and social support for consumers
Domain
Aged care and disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (showering, bathing, toileting, hygiene), meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, mobility assistance, autonomous community navigation, care plan adherence, health status monitoring, consumer-directed care principles
Preferred skills
First Aid Certificate, Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide personal care and practical support in accordance with individual care plans; work autonomously in the community; build relationships with consumers, families, and health professionals; recognize and report changes in consumer health or functional status; transport and assist with shopping and social activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
