Disability Support Worker

Start Date: ASAP | Fixed / Ongoing Assignment | $40.00 - $72.00 per Hour

About Us: Unidex Healthcare is a privately owned recruitment company established in 2020, operating across Australia with main offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. We specialize in recruiting for all areas of healthcare, focusing on Disability Services, Support Services, and Allied Health.

The Role: We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to assist a male participant in Mount Warren, QLD 4207, who sustained a spinal cord injury. Risks associated with the client's injury is falls and pressure injury risks.

The position is available immediately with assistance required in the daytime (7:00am - 14:00pm) and the evening (20:00pm - 22:00pm), Monday through to Sunday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Domestic assistance
• Meal preparation
• Bowel management (enema administration and digital stimulation)
• Catheter management
• Medication management
• Skin integrity management
• Manual handling - transfer, reposition + hoist
• Community access + health and rehab appointment

Compensation:

• Day Shift: $40.00 per hour
• Afternoon shift: $44.00 per hour
• Saturday shift: $56.00 per hour
• Sunday shift: $72.00 per hour
• Travel Allowance: $0.99 per km (for medical-related travel)

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to enhance the quality of life for participants and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families

Skills & Experience Required:

• Valid Australian Driver's License
• Certificate III in Individual Support
• Current Police Clearance
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Current Blue Card
• Current NDIS Worker Screening
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Completion of NDIS Support Effective Communication Module
• Third Party Compulsory Insurance
• Reliable, proactive, and positive attitude

Please note: Two current references are required.

If you meet the above criteria and are available for an immediate start, please click the "Apply" button now!

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Job posted on 20 Dec 2024
Queensland
Mount Warren Park
Temporary
Community Services & Development
Aged & Disability Support

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