Disability qualifications and scope
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.
Disability Support Workers may
work in clients’ homes, in specialised care settings, hospitals or other care
environments.