Disability Support Worker – Northside Canberra & Isabella Plains

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Disability Support Worker – Northside Canberra & Wanniassa About Connecting Families: Connecting Families is a community-focused organization committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, adults, and families. Driven by our core values of Capability, Authenticity, Respect, and Empowerment (CARE) , we ensure that every client experience inclusivity, dignity, and genuine support through our dedicated team and innovative programs. About the Role: We are seeking Disability Support Workers to support a male client in his 20’s on the Northside of Canberra and Isabella Plains. This is an exciting opportunity to provide meaningful support to a young adult with complex needs. The client has a range of medical conditions, including: You will be supporting a client who presents with several behavioural challenges, including: In this role, you will promote the client's independence, well-being, and dignity while supporting their daily activities and managing complex behaviours. - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Intellectual Disability - Epileptic Encephalopathy - Mutation in the SYNGAP1 gene - Absence seizures - Global developmental delay - Separation anxiety - Speech and langua...