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. He has a spinal cord injury and a hypoxic brain injury due to a near drowning experience. He enjoys spending time at the beach and has an interest in surfing and mountain hiking.


Requirements:

Due the complexity of the participant, shortlisted candidates will have experience with:

• Bowel therapy (enema administration and digital stimulation)
• Catheter care
• Hoisting
• Personal care
• Domestic assistance

Roster:

The current shift times requiring an urgent start include:


Mondays: 8:00AM-4:00PM

Wednesdays: 8:00AM-4:00PM

Fridays: 8:00AM-4:00PM


Pay rates:

• 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
  
  

Duties:

• Personal care: washing, drying, dressing & grooming
• Assistance with bowel therapy (Peristeen - training will be provided)
• Hoisting/transfers
• Daily skin checks
• Pressure wound management
• Assistance with domestic tasks including cleaning, meal preparation & feeding
• Assistance with daily Health & Rehab exercises
• Community access + rehab appointments
  
  

Skills & Experiences:

• Current National Police Clearance
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current Working with Children's Check (Paid)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module and Supporting Effective Communication Module
• Medication Administration Training
• Advanced Bowel Management - Peristeen Training
• Australian Driver License
• Confidence to drive wheelchair accessible van (Desired but not required)
• Reliability with a proactive and positive attitude is very important to the participant
  
  

Please note: If successful, two current references are required.


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