Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide individualized care and support to people with physical and mental disabilities in home and community settings.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses and community access programs
Domain
Community Services & Development / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
driving, vehicle maintenance, incident reporting, domestic duties, medication administration, appointment coordination
Preferred skills
high-intensity support experience, Certificate 3 in community services
Technologies
computer systems for incident reporting and shift notes
Responsibilities
Assisting participants with day-to-day activities, providing support in a SIL house environment, facilitating community access (grocery shopping, cleaning, recreational activities, appointments), performing general cooking and domestic duties, recording incident reports and shift notes
Seniority
Entry-level to Experienced (training provided)