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 a compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker to provide one-on-one support to a male participant in Caboolture, QLD 4510. The participant sustained severe burns and is a bilateral lower leg amputee following a truck accident. This position is available immediately, with a regular shift every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

Support during each shift includes assisting the client with the following:

Daily Support & Personal Care

• Support with Client's personal care and morning routine
• Help prepare Client's son for school and manage the school drop-off
• Accompany Client to appointments and therapy sessions
• Assist with meal preparation and planning

Community Access & Social Participation

• Support Client with grocery shopping and errands
• Assist with unpacking and organizing items in the home

Domestic Assistance Under client's direction, provide help with household tasks such as:

• Cleaning and storing dishes and cutlery
• Vacuuming, mopping, and wiping down surfaces including cupboard doors
• Keeping the fridge clean and disposing of expired food items
• Emptying bins and replacing bin liners
• Changing bed linens, folding laundry, and managing washing as needed

Compensation:

• Day Shift: $45.00 per hour
• Afternoon shift: $49.50 per hour
• Night shift: $50.40 per hour
• Saturday shift: $63.00 per hour
• Sunday shift: $81.00 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!