If you think you have the skills, strength, knowledge and compassion to provide assistance for elderly and people living with disabilities, joining a disability provider is the one for you. Get to meet different people from different walks of life, learn life lessons through your time shared with them and more. Below are the usual day-to-day responsibilities of a disability worker:
– Communicating with participants to discuss their needs and goals
– Developing individualized support plans
– Providing in-home support to clients
– Accompanying clients on outings and appointments
– Communicating with clients’ families and other important people in their lives
– Advocating on behalf of clients
– Keeping detailed records of client progress
No two days are alike as a disability worker, which is one of the things that makes the job so interesting and rewarding. You never know what’s going to happen, but you can be sure that you’ll be making a difference in the lives of your clients every single day. You get to provide disability services with compassion and dedication.