Female Disability Support Workers- Taylor ACT
Core
Provide 1:1 disability support to a female participant with complex needs including intellectual disability, Sturge Weber syndrome, hemiplegia, epilepsy, and glaucoma.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Person-centered support plans and daily living routines for a participant with complex medical and behavioral needs
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), person-centered care, trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation strategies, routine implementation, community access facilitation, incident reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with intellectual disability, complex support needs, or behaviours of concern, ability to remain calm during distress, strong rapport-building
Technologies
Visual supports, communication aids
Responsibilities
Support daily living skills and encourage independence, Assist with community access, appointments, and meaningful activities, Provide reassurance and support with emotional regulation strategies, Use clear communication and predictable routines to support participation, Support safe travel practices and community engagement, Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports, and behaviour observations
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC