Being a Disability Support Worker

A little insight on my job and a couple of questions

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[theperfectexceeder]

i'm being 100% serious when i ask this: what's it like wiping someone elses ass? does it make you want to gag? how do you deal with it?

hope this didn;t come off as rude..

[emmalinasdaniel]

@theperfectexceeder you just do man, its part of the job, yeah you get good days and bad days but i just think like....they are human, they deserve to have there bums wiped clean, its a 1 min job and then its over with :)

[prisonedkiss]

could i do this job, i dont think i could id find myself to emotionally attached and wouldnt be about to switch off once id left work. I know it would end up affecting my own health in the long run. What u and emma and all support workers do is amazing. People with diabilities are humans too and should nevea be locked it!!!!

[emmalinasdaniel]

@prisonedkiss yeah i know what u mean about switching off, i used to think about all the clients when i got home from work, it really messed around with my head after a while

[justiiinneee]

I absolutely don't believe that individuals with disabilities should be locked up. I actually work in the US as a primary care assistant (virtually the same thing as a support worker). I work with several individuals with Down Syndrome, and I love it. Yes, I wipe bums and clean up vomit, but I don't mind. The good parts of the job far outweigh the "bad". I think it is the most rewarding job I've ever had.

[emmalinasdaniel]

@justiiinneee yeah its the best work ever eh :)

[kitty3309]

Goddamit pootube! Ok, second try. No people should not be locked up just because they are a little different. Maybe if they are a danger to themselves or others then they should be in some kind of secure place.

I would love to be a support worker ( I`m a cleaner in a supported accomodation project ) but I just don`t have that outgoing personality and patience. My boss said if I was ever a support worker that they`d have no clients left! You and Emma are doing a fantastic job :)

[jamessential]

Hey guys I've just landed myself a new job as a support worker. Can't wait!

[yacumamazon]

"Autistic Girl Expresses Unimaginable Intelligence" I cant help wanting to share this video with you all to find a little more understanding and compassion - search it on youtube!

[sidMGS]

Im looking to get into this, are there any specific qualifications you need? - im assuming there is some in one form or another, so how long does it usually take to get this?

[FandangleProductions]

Hi Daniel, I'm doing a Cert III in Disability in Canberra, ACT Australia. Part of the course is work experience. Even though I have just started in this career, I'm enjoying it. When it comes to toileting etc, when you gotta go, you gotta go. I've seen videos of how peope with disabilities were put into institutions. So no to locking them up. I'm so glad for deinstitutionalization. People with disabilities deserve acceptance and inclusion in the community. It builds a stronger cummunity spirit.

[kimlian]

Hi emmalinasdaniel i'm wondering if you could help me. At the moment I am volunteering as a Learning Disablity and a Mental Health Support Worker. I absolutley love the job. However, i have a problem with the some Mental Health clients kicking off. I'm afraid I will get hurt when they start punching. I work in a house with 6 clients to look after. There is only just me too look after them. I don't have any other support. What would you recommend to me if it all kicks off? Thanks.

[Nintendoman15]

If you could possibly write me back I'd appreciate it.. basically I'm just looking for a rewarding career, I'd really like to make a difference in this world.

[Nintendoman15]

You know I'd love to become a disability worker with children, I believe that all children deserve the best start in life especially those with a disability. I'd love help them become the best person they can be. If you don't mind me asking what level of qualifications do you have? I have found a 5 week Tafe course for a Cert 3 and I was wondering exactly how much experience I would need to work with young people. Would I make enough money to live with a Cert 3 or Diploma?

[holbrookz]

UK SUPPORT worker love your video

[gem98088]

Current Support workers such as yourself and doing a great job and helping these ppl enjoy life and as you said with the bus example, they do learn new things.. its really good to see the way things have progressed.