Support Worker

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

**Daily Living Support:**Provide 1:1 physical assistance and consistent verbal prompting for personal care tasks, including showering, dressing, and grooming.

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**Mobility Assistance:**Offer standby assistance to physical assistance with mobility and transfers. Encourage the consistent use of prescribed mobility aids (e.g., four-wheel walker, wheelchair) and assist with safe navigation on uneven surfaces or steps. The participant occasionally chooses not to use her four-wheel walker and instead holds onto Support Workers' hands for assistance while walking.

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**Cognitive & Executive Functioning Support:**Provide consistent 1:1 support for attention, memory, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and safety awareness due to significant cognitive impairments. This is crucial for tasks like grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, domestic cleaning, and financial management.

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**Community Participation:**Provide 1:1 support for safe access and engagement in community, social, recreational, and economic activities, addressing challenges like impulsive behaviours in public settings.

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**Night-time Support:**Provide inactive overnight support to assist with re-settling when the participant wakes or exhibits behavioural challenges.

What We Are Looking For (Skills, Qualifications & Experience):

Relevant certificate in Disability, Individual Support (e.g., Cert III or IV), or equivalent is essential.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient and empathetic approach.

Ability to communicate in Korean and English is compulsary

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Strong observational skills and the ability to respond proactively to potential risks.

A commitment to promoting the participant's independence, dignity, and overall well-being.

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Australian Driver's License andaccess to a reliable vehicle capable of transporting a wheelchair or walker is required.