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.

About the Role:

Unidex Healthcare is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for with a young female participant based in Rosebery, NSW who is living with a spinal cord injury. The participant is largely independent but requires some support with daily activities such as meal preparation, attending appointments, light domestic duties, assistance/supervision during independent transfers and assistance with her exercise/stretching regime. She is a fun, creative, and easy-going young woman who enjoys journalling, writing and other artistic activities. This role is offered on a casual ongoing basis and is looking to commence as soon as possible.

Key Responsbilities:

• Supporting health and rehabilitation exercises
• Monitoring and completing daily skin checks
• Assisting with domestic activities such as cleaning and meal preparation
• Providing community access and engagement

Shift Details:

• Monday & Thursday - 0900 - 1300
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 0900 - 1100
• Wednesday - 1500 - 1900

Pay & Incentives:

• Day shift: $38.75 per hour
• Afternoon shift: $42.63 per hour
• Saturday shift: $54.25 per hour
• Sunday shift: $69.75 per hour

Skills & Experiences:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Current National Police Clearance (within the last 12 months)
• Current NDIS Worker Screen check
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Australian Driver Licence
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Effective Communication Module
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Reliable, proactive and positive attitude
• Prior experience supporting participants with Spinal Cord Injuries or Brain Injuries

Please note: two current references are required.

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