Disability Support Workers- Fitzgibbon QLD
Core
Provide 1:1 personal care, medical monitoring, and behavioral support for individuals with complex needs including Huntington's Disease, schizophrenia, and high falls risk.
Role type
Senior IC disability support worker (complex care)
Builds
Daily care plans and safety interventions for clients with complex medical and behavioral needs
Domain
Healthcare + Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care & hygiene assistance, Medication administration, Continence care, Meal preparation & dietary monitoring, Behavioral de-escalation, Fall risk management, First aid & CPR, Documentation & health monitoring
Preferred skills
Experience with Huntington's Disease, Schizophrenia, High falls risk management, Incontinence care, Valid driver's license with insured vehicle
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assist with hygiene, continence care, and medication adherence; Prepare meals according to modified diet plans; Supervise high-risk activities like smoking; Manage behavioral challenges including verbal aggression; Monitor physical and emotional well-being; Maintain accurate care records
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC