Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide high-quality care and support services to people living with disabilities in Sydney, including assistance with personal care, medical equipment, and daily living activities.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Care and support services for clients with a range of needs
Domain
Healthcare / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Experience supporting people with disabilities, patient hoist and lifting equipment operation, assistance with bathing (bed and bathroom), tracheostomy care and suctioning, feeding assistance via gastrostomy tubes or orally for clients with swallowing difficulties, functional English proficiency
Preferred skills
Professional education or training overseas as nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, physiotherapists or similar healthcare professionals with practical experience
Technologies
Patient hoists, lifting equipment, suctioning devices, gastrostomy tubes
Responsibilities
Assist clients with bathing, feeding, and personal care; operate lifting equipment; provide tracheostomy care and suctioning; support clients with swallowing difficulties
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC