Disabled Carer
Disabled Carers perform a variety of tasks and functions in order to assist disabled populations in their daily life. They may assist clients with personal care, household chores, medical support and acting as a companion to them. They should be compassionate, attentive and proactive.
Duties and tasks
- Assist disabled clients with personal care activities such as bathing and dressing, and mobility
- Cook and prepare meals, beverages and other requested items for clients
- Evaluate clients needs, circumstances and goals by speaking with the client and family members, health professionals and others who may be familiar with the client
- Offer emotional and mental support and companionship to clients
- Organise social activities for clients and help them prepare for it
- Perform household chores for clients including sweeping, vacuuming, sanitising bathrooms and kitchen
- Run errands on behalf of clients and shop for food and other house
Skills required
- Attentive and Compassionate
- Good Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Social Perceptiveness
Working conditions
Disabled Carers may work in live-in care centre's, private homes, community centre's or come in for daily assistance. They typically work rotating schedules, seven days a week, in order to provide support needed for clients in their everyday lives.
Professional associations / Industry information
Aged Care Association Australia (ACCA)
Carers Australia Incorporated
Related jobs and job titles
- Adult Guidance Worker
- Care Worker
- Careers Adviser
- Careers Consultant
- Community Development Worker
- Disabled Carer
- Home Support Worker
- Psychotherapist
- Registered Nurse
- Residential Care Worker
- Social Worker
- Support Worker
- Youth Worker
