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.

We are currently looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team to assist our participant in Telopea, NSW. Our participant is in his 20s and has acquired brain injury and requires assistance in social aspects of his life. He also has a cat living with him.

Our participant requires support from Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.

This role is casual on-going and will involve a roster that includes:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10AM-2PM

Pay rates:

• Day Shift - $38.75 p/h
• Public Holiday - $85.25 p/h

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with social engagement and capacity-building appointments
• Encourage and promote independence in daily activities, including cooking and meal preparation etc.,
• Provide transportation to appointments and skill development classes etc.,
• Assistance with planning outings
• Assist with light household tasks

Skills & Experiences:

• Prior experience working with people who has acquired brain injury
• Australian Drivers Licence and insured Vehicle
• 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 Attitudes and flexibility in shift times

Please note: two current references are required

If you meet the above criteria and are available for an immediate start, hit the "Apply" button now.