Support Worker Job Description

A support worker is a type of vocational rehabilitation worker who provides support for individuals with disabilities.

Support workers most frequently provide personal care, help with medical appointments, and help administer medications.

Support workers, also known as attendants, also assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.

Support workers usually work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with shifts occurring in the late afternoons, evenings, or overnight.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Support Worker to provide assistance and support to people who need help to live independently. The role of a Support Worker is to promote independence and wellbeing, and to enable people to live their lives the way they want to.

Support Worker Duties:

• Provide primary support/care to individuals, by assisting with activities of daily living, grooming, mobility, and personal care
• Treat and support individuals by encouraging independence
• Maintain a safe environment for individuals who cannot be left alone
• Protect, support, and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of individuals
• Maintain and promote maximum functioning of individuals
• Support individuals in crisis, or at risk
• Establish and maintain safety awareness
• Provide appropriate responses to emergency situations
• Ensure all individuals needs are met

Support Worker Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily activities of staff by preparing meals, cleaning, laundry, and providing other services as needed
• Maintain or improve work areas, including keeping work areas clean and organized
• Assist with transportation of clients, including wheelchair assistance
• Plan and prepare meals for staff and clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Previous experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to work directly with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise, support, and lead volunteers
• Ability to evaluate individuals’ needs and provide appropriate services
• Knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.