Disability Support Worker – Northside Canberra & Isabella Plains
Core
Provide daily support and manage complex behaviors for a young adult male with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disability, and epileptic encephalopathy in Northside Canberra and Isabella Plains.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Personal care, daily living activities, and behavioral support for a single client
Domain
Disability support / Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, and epileptic encephalopathy; behavior management (aggression, non-compliance); personal care (hygiene, ADLs); crisis de-escalation; cultural sensitivity
Preferred skills
Empathy, patience, resilience, flexibility
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support daily activities and promote independence; manage complex behaviors including physical aggression and non-compliance; provide personal care and hygiene support; maintain calm in high-pressure situations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC