Description
Assist individuals with disabilities in their own homes and with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and transport, helping them to achieve independence.
Alternative labels
provide in-home support for disabled persons
provide in-home support for disabled people
help disabled individuals in their homes
provide in-home assistance to disabled individuals
support disabled individuals in their homes
provide in-home care to disabled individuals
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide in-home support for disabled individuals is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Home care aide: Home care aides provide personal assistance and promote autonomy, on a daily basis to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to illness, ageing or disability. They assist them with personal hygiene, feeding, communication or medication according to the health care professional’s instructions.
Disability support worker: Disability support workers provide personal assistance and support to individuals of all ages with disability conditions, either intellectual or physical disabilities. They work with other health professionals to maximise individuals physical and mental well being. Their duties include bathing, lifting, moving, dressing or feeding people with disability.
Optional skill
Provide in-home support for disabled individuals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Legal guardian: Legal guardians legally assist and support minor children, mentally disabled persons or incapacitated older adults in their personal life. They can manage their property, help with daily financial administration and assist with the ward’s medical or social needs.
Social care worker: Social care workers provide support and help people with care services. They help people to live full and valued lives in the community. They assist babies, young children, adolescents, adults and older adults.They attend to the psychological, social, emotional and physical needs of service users. They work in a large variety of settings with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities.
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