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 seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to support a young adult male participant in Rockhampton, QLD, who is living with a spinal cord injury and Level 3 Autism (ASD). Our participant is bariatric and requires high-complexity care, including support with personal care, medications, transfers, domestic tasks, and community access.

Support is required 24/7. Tentative shift times are outlined below, covering morning, afternoon, and night shifts:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm (2 x Assist)
• 2:00pm- 10:00pm (2 x Assist)
• Inactive Night shift 10:00pm - 6:00am

Our participant is kind and friendly, with a great sense of humour. He enjoys cars and four-wheel driving, spending time outdoors, watching movies, and being with friends and family.

Part-time and full-time hours are available for suitable applicants, with flexibility to accommodate your availability. Successful candidates will also be provided with training.

Pay Rates:

• Day shift $40.00 per hour
• Afternoon Shift $44.00 per hour
• Saturday shift $56.00 per hour
• Sunday shift $72.00 per hour
• Inactive shift $149.60

Key responsibilities include:

• Assistance with Personal Care, such as personal hygiene, dressing, bathing & grooming.
• Assistance with Catheter management, including preparation of sterile syringes, routine catheter flushes and drainage bag changes.
• Bowel Therapy support, including administering enemas, completing de-gas procedures and performing digital stimulation
• Hoisting for all transfers using a full sling hoist (2-person assist)
• Completing and documenting skin integrity checks as part of pressure injury prevention.
• Administering medication in line with the care plan and medication safety protocols
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance (includes fatigue and posture considerations)
• Assistance with domestic tasks including laundry, cleaning & general tidying
• Assistance with home exercise programs and postural management
• Support with community access and rehabilitation exercises
• Helping establish structure, encourage independence, and promote safe engagement in day-to-day activities

Skills & Experiences:

• Australian Driver Licence
• Current National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• A minimum of 6 months of experience as a support worker, or relevant experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference

Please note: two current references are required

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