Your Future With Access
Are you a fun-loving, caring, and empathic person looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? As a Disability Support Worker, you have the chance to help people with disabilities achieve their personal goals and live more independently. Whether you’re supporting individuals with daily tasks, providing companionship, or helping someone navigate challenges, your work will have a lasting, positive impact.
What is Disability Support Work?
What Does a Disability Support Worker Do?
Disability Support Workers assist individuals with disabilities by helping them perform a variety of daily tasks.
These tasks can include:
- Personal Care: Helping with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Household Support: Assisting with cleaning, cooking, and general household maintenance.
- Community Engagement: Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, and events.
- Mobility Assistance: Helping with mobility devices or physical tasks.
You’ll be supporting people to live independently, achieve personal goals, and improve their quality of life.
Why you Should Consider It
Being a Disability Support Worker isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll form meaningful relationships with individuals and their families, helping them achieve their personal goals. This role is deeply rewarding and gives you the chance to help others while being a part of their journey.
How to Get Started
Qualifications and Requirements
Starting a career in disability support doesn’t require formal qualifications, but there are a few things you’ll need to begin:
- Entry-level Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required to start.
- First Aid & CPR: You’ll need a First Aid and CPR certificate to ensure you can respond appropriately in emergencies.
- NDIS Workers Screening Check: As part of your role, you’ll need to undergo an NDIS Workers Screening Check to ensure safety for our participants.
Access Support Services can assist you in obtaining the necessary screening checks to ensure you’re ready to work.
Training & Career Growth
While no qualifications are needed to get started, there are opportunities for further training to advance in your career. Depending on your interests, you may want to pursue:
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certifications in Mental Health or Aged Care
Access Support Services offers guidance on training opportunities and career advancement in the disability support field.
The Qualities & Skills You’ll Need
- Communication Skills
- Compassion
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Empathy
- Organisational Skills
- Patience
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Problem Solving Skills
- Record Keeping
- Communication Skills
- Compassion
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Empathy
- Organisational Skills
- Patience
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Problem Solving Skills
- Record Keeping
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