There are many roles and responsibilities
of a support worker, including:
High Intensity Supported Living
- Medication management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory support
- Continence and bowel care support/management
- Ongoing nutrition support
- Enteral or tube feeding support/management
- Catheterisation
- Ongoing dysreflexia support
- Epilepsy care/management
- Stoma and colostomy or urostomy care
- Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care.
- Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
- Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks or administrating medication.
- Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
- Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
- Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
