Disability Support Workers provide care, emotional support, physical assistance and supervision for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The specifics of the role depend on the client; however, Disability Support Workers tend to focus on tasks that alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, independence, emotional wellbeing and general health.
Key responsibilities
- Assisting with domestic tasks and chores such as shopping, menu planning, cooking, washing, toileting and cleaning
- Helping with outings, social activities and other daily routines
- Providing companionship and support to assist clients to develop their existing skills, abilities and confidence
- Work collaboratively within a team environment
- Work independently as required and exercise initiative
- Provide a client focused service in a timely, consistent, co-ordinated and versatile manner
About you
- Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) or Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43115) or Bachelor of Social Work
- High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
- High level of problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of ongoing issues that living with a disability presents at various life stages
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Police Check if transitional rules apply) and Working with Children Check
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Infection Control training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Medication training
- Primary form of ID and secondary form(s) of ID with a value equal to 100 points of ID
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📌 Disability Support Mentor (Maroochydore)
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