Position Purpose
The purpose of a disability support worker is to support people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
* Work under the direction of others and apply your skills to meet client personal needs and person-centered goals in accordance with the NDIS Practise Standards & Quality Indicators
* Comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct & Tulgeen Code of Conduct to support participants to meet their needs in ways that are respectful and inclusive.
* Responding flexibly to participant preferences:
* Provide assistance with accessing the community including for shopping, medical visits, financial management, social inclusion programs and social outings
* Provide assistance with all aspects of daily life including personal, care, continence and hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting / financial responsibilities, domestic chores, transport and other needs according to clients’ goals.
* Provide emotional and social support
* Assist participants with medication.
* Apply principles of positive behaviour support when supporting participants to implement their behaviour support plan.
* Support participants to build the confidence and skills to develop social networks and connections.
* At all times work cooperatively with other team members to achieve quality outcomes.
* Maintain a clean and safe workplace, and comply with all role related health and safety policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate punctuality and meet agreed schedules and timelines.
* Adhere to organisation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Complete other related tasks as reasonably requested.