The role of a disability support worker is largely versatile working with different disabilities, situations, and personalities. A disability support worker should be reliable, patient, respectful, energetic, have the ability to adapt, display empathy, advocate for participants rights, and always do things in the best interest of participants.

This course readies individuals looking to join the rewarding role of disability support worker. It explains the expectations of workers and participants, the responsibilities of staff, the impact of people with disabilities, and how to effectively communicate.

Goals

The goal of this course is to get disability support workers ready to work out in the field with participants. This includes general disability knowledge, NDIS standards, and practical hands-on training.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding a variety of different disabilities

• Understanding the role of a support worker

• Understands the NDIS standards of service delivery

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively

• Demonstrates how to problem solve

• Demonstrates how to deescalate situations