Disability Support Worker
Core
Assist customers with disabilities to become more independent in their own home and community through personal care, skill development, and community engagement.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Personalized support plans and independence for individuals with disabilities
Domain
Disability support and community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (toileting, showering, feeding, dressing), Medication administration, Independent living coaching (cooking, domestic skills), Community participation facilitation, Handover note writing, Incident reporting, Non-verbal communication
Preferred skills
Diabetes knowledge, Peg feeding knowledge, Medical knowledge
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Administer medication and adhere to support plans, Provide personal care when required, Coach independent living skills, Guide customers in developing personal interests, Complete handover notes and incident reports, Help customers engage in community programs
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC