Disability Support Worker (In-Home) – Brisbane East | ASD & PDA

About the role
Optimising Abilities is an NDIS-registered provider delivering values-driven support across South-East Queensland. We're seeking a proactive, self-directed Disability Support Worker for a one-on-one, in-home role in Brisbane's eastern suburbs, supporting a participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile. Our approach is built on doing things with people, not for them.

Key responsibilities
Provide patient, consistent in-home support, building rapport over time and approaching each day as a fresh start
Apply our "teach–prompt–fade" method to support sustainable, long-term growth
Maintain the home during quieter periods: deep cleaning, monitoring supplies, and auditing safety essentials (first aid kits, go-bags, emergency and car safety kits, staff supplies)
Research and propose future experiences aligned to the participant's interests (art, diamond art,



Stitch), submitting ideas to management in advance
Complete accurate, timely documentation, shift notes, and reporting
Engage in the participant's artistic hobbies and assist with daily grooming, including braiding long dark hair
Work autonomously while maintaining regular contact with your Team Leader

Essential criteria
Experience supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and PDA profiles
Open Australian driver's licence
Current NDIS Worker Screening Card and Working with Children Card (Blue Card)
First Aid & CPR certificate
Completed NDIS modules: Orientation, Induction, Protected Eating, and Protected Communication

How to apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your hobbies, your experience with PDA and ASD, and your availability.

📌 Disability Support Worker In Home – Brisbane East Asd & Pda Morningside
🏢 Optimising Abilities
📍 Morningside