NDIS Support Workers CareAbout

If you or a loved one has recently become an NDIS participant you will be dealing with a range of healthcare professionals who will be responsible for your ongoing care and support.

You may also be assigned to a support worker to help you manage your day-to-day life and the services you receive through your NDIS funding. They are specially trained to help people living with disabilities and mental health needs to live more independently and to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support. As each NDIS participant has unique needs, the role of a support worker varies depending on their client and is primarily focussed on enabling and supporting people to live their lives as independently as possible.

What Does Your Support Worker Do?
Your support worker is responsible for looking after your well being and assisting you in various aspects of daily living. Your support worker assists in providing efficient and effective day to day operations of the NDIS services offered through the provider. They will have a regular and important presence in your life so it’s important that you have a good relationship with them and feel comfortable having them in your home.

Your support worker takes on many roles and responsibilities, including providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care, providing emotional support for an individual and their families. Your support worker may also help you with your healthcare needs, including routine checks, administering medication. They may also encourage and support you when it comes to developing personal skills through hobbies and interests and helping you remain involved or get involved in community activities. In certain cases they may also help assist with teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills. They also liaise with your other health care professionals to ensure all your care needs are met to the highest possible standards.

What Training/ Qualifications Does A Support Worker Need?
To qualify to work as a support worker with the NDIS your support worker will have, as a minimum, a Certificate 3 in Disability, Mental Health and Individual Support. This is a vocational qualification that must be provided by a registered training provider. All support workers are also subject to the NDIS Code Of Conduct which requires workers and providers who deliver NDIS supports to act with integrity, honesty and transparency. It also requires them to have respect for an individual’s right to freedom of expression, self-determination and decision making. NDIS Code of Conduct (NDIS Providers)

How Do I Find Qualified Support Workers?
Depending on where you live and your needs, CareAbout can help you find great support workers.

CareAbout only recommends trusted Providers who has been carefully evaluated against quality benchmarks

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