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 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 casual ongoing position with no end date in sight.

We can offer both part-time and full-time hours to the right applicants.

Shift hours: Monday to Sunday

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

Pay Rates:

· Day shift $38.75 per hour · Afternoon shift $42.63 · Saturday shift $54.25 per hour · Sunday shift $69.75 per hour · $0.99 travel allowance (applies only when travelling with participant to and from appointments).

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
• Assistance with medication certificate
• Certificate III in disability/ individual support.
• 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

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Job posted on 9 Jan 2025
Queensland
Sunshine Coast
Contract
Community Services & Development
Aged & Disability Support

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