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, Safe Eating, and Secure 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