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:
Our participant is a middle aged male requiring 24/7 support suffered from a spinal cord injury and a hypoxic brain injury due to a near drowning experience. He enjoys spending time at the beach and with his dog, and has an interest in surfing and mountain hiking.

Requirements:

Due the complexity of the participant, successful candidates must have experience with bowel therapy, catheter management and hoisting OR be willing to learn these skills.


SHIFTS AVALIABLE

• FLEXIBLE AVABILABLITY TO PICK UP ADDITIONTAL ONGOING SHIFTS

• WEDNESDAY: WED 4:00PM - THURS 10:00AM (SLEEPOVER REQUIRED)

4:00PM-10:00PM (active)

10:00PM - 06:00AM (in-active sleepover)

06:00AM-10:00AM (active)

The above listed shift is one whole shift and cannot be seperated.

Pay rates are:

• Day - $40.00 p/h
• Afternoon - $44.00 p/h
• Sat - $56.00 p/h
• Sun - $72.00 p/h
• Sleepover Allowance - $145.49 fixed rate

Key Responsibilities:

• Full sling hoist transfers
• Bowel care
• Shower assistance
• Hygiene / Dressing / Grooming assistance
• Skin assessments
• Meal preparations
• Medication administrastion
• Community access (MUST HOLD A FULL AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS LICENCE)
• Domestic tasks

Skills & Experiences:

• Experience in Bowel Care (Training provided), Catheter care and manual handling
• Medication administration
• Prior experience working with people who have complex care needs
• Prior experience with complex wound dressings
• Hygiene / Dressing / Grooming
• Current First Aid & CPR
• National Police Clearance
• NDIS 'Worker Orientation' module and Supporting Effective Communication Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Full Australian working rights
• Positive Attitude and flexibility in shift times
• Administering Medication Training Certificate

Please note: two current references are required

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