Disability Support Worker – Complex Behaviours & Mental Health Support
Core
Provide person-centred disability support to a male participant with complex needs, including mental health challenges, epilepsy, and high behaviours of concern.
Role type
Senior IC disability support worker (complex behaviours & mental health)
Builds
Supported Independent Living, In-home Care, Community Participation
Domain
Disability support / Mental health / Epilepsy management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation techniques, seizure monitoring and response, Positive Behaviour Support Plan implementation, incident reporting, restrictive practice compliance
Preferred skills
Maybo training, Certificate III in Individual Support, experience with high-intensity behaviours
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities and personal care; Monitor and respond to seizure activity; Respond to physical aggression and behaviours of concern; Implement de-escalation strategies; Complete incident reports and maintain documentation; Follow restrictive practice requirements and support plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC