Disability Support Worker

About the Company:

Unidex Healthcare are a privately owned recruitment company established in 2001 and operate across Australia, with our main offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Unidex actively recruit for all areas in the healthcare field specialising in Disability Services, Support Services and Allied Health.

The Role:
We are currently looking for Temporary Disability Support Workers to work with a client in Sippy Downs, Qld. Our participant is 67-year-old female who has sustained a spinal cord injury, resulting in a diagnosis called tetraplegia and so our client requires medium to high intensity care. Applicants with prior experience of working with similar clients will be highly regarded. This is a temporary position for 5-6 weeks.

Roster: Monday to Sunday

• Day shift: 7am to 3pm and 7am - 9am.
• Afternoon shift: 3pm - 10pm.
• Inactive Sleepover: 10pm/11pm - 7am.

Pay Rates:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assistance with personal care
• Assistance with catheter management (including applying leg bag)
• Assistance with Bowel therapy (administering enema and digital stimulation)
• Hoisting & Transfers (full hoist/sling hoist)
• Administering medication + completing skin checks.
• Supervision/assistance during meal time
• Assistance with domestic tasks including cleaning, laundry & meal preparation
• Assistance with Health & Rehab exercises

Skills & Experiences:

• Australian Driver Licence + own vehicle
• Certificate 3 in Individual Support
• Assistance with medication certificate
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current NDIS Screening Card or Yellow Card
• Current Blue Card
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Reliable, proactive and positive attitude

Please note: two current references are required

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the role, hit the "Apply" button now.