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Disability Support Worker

Based on 35 assessments

10% Low risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Disability Support Worker profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
22%
Realistic risk
10%
Research benchmark ?
38%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 35 profiles. Middle half of Disability Support Workers score between 8% and 11%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 6%
15% · p90
On-screen work 0%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 31%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 69%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Disability Support Worker, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Supporting clients with mobility, including helping them move around their home or community, using mobility aids, and transferring them safely (e.g., from bed to wheelchair)
deep expertise
29% AA 1%
Assisting clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting to maintain their hygiene and dignity
deep expertise
27% AA 0%
Assisting with household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment
23% AA 0%
Providing emotional support and companionship, including active listening, engaging in conversations, and offering encouragement to improve mental well-being
deep expertise social element
7% AA 0%
Administering or assisting with medication management, including reminding clients to take medications, helping with dosage, and documenting adherence
5% AD 26%
Developing and implementing individualized support plans, including setting goals, tracking progress, and adjusting care strategies based on client needs
deep expertise
3% AD 11%
Accompanying clients to appointments, social outings, or community activities to ensure their safety and inclusion
deep expertise
1% AA 6%
Documenting care activities, observations, and any changes in the client’s condition or behavior for reporting to healthcare professionals or family members
1% AD 22%

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