Disability Support Worker (In-Home) – Brisbane East | ASD & PDA

Disability Support Worker (In-Home) – Brisbane East | ASD & PDA

About the role
 Optimising Abilities is an NDIS-registered provider delivering values-driven support across South-East Queensland. We're seeking a proactive, self-directed Disability Support Worker for a one-on-one, in-home role in Brisbane's eastern suburbs, supporting a participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile. Our approach is built on doing things with people, not for them.

Key responsibilities

• Provide patient, consistent in-home support, building rapport over time and approaching each day as a fresh start

• Apply our "teach–prompt–fade" method to support sustainable, long-term growth

• Maintain the home during quieter periods: deep cleaning, monitoring supplies, and auditing safety essentials (first aid kits, go-bags, emergency and car safety kits, staff supplies)

• Research and propose future experiences aligned to the participant's interests (art, diamond art, Stitch), submitting ideas to management in advance

• Complete accurate, timely documentation, shift notes, and reporting

• Engage in the participant's artistic hobbies and assist with daily grooming, including braiding long dark hair

• Work autonomously while maintaining regular contact with your Team Leader

Essential criteria

• Experience supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and PDA profiles

• Open Australian driver's licence

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Card and Working with Children Card (Blue Card)

• First Aid & CPR certificate

• Completed NDIS modules: Orientation, Induction, Safe Eating, and Safe Communication

How to apply
 Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your hobbies, your experience with PDA and ASD, and your availability.