Job Title: Disability Support Worker
About the Company:
Unidex Healthcare is a privately owned recruitment company established in 2001 and operates across Australia, with main offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland.
Our Specialization:
Unidex actively recruits for all areas in the healthcare field, specializing in Disability Services, Support Services, and Allied Health.
The Role:
We are currently seeking Disability Support Workers to work with a client in Sippy Downs, QLD.
Client Requirements:
* 67-year-old female with tetraplegia due to a spinal cord injury, requiring medium to high intensity care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assistance with personal care
2. Assistance with catheter management (including applying leg bag)
3. Assistance with bowel therapy (administering enema and digital stimulation)
4. Hoisting & Transfers (full hoist/sling hoist)
5. Administering medication and completing skin checks
6. Supervision/assistance during meal time
7. Assistance with domestic tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
8. Assistance with health and rehab exercises
Required Skills and Experiences:
* Australian Driver Licence and own vehicle
* Assistance with medication certificate
* Certificate III in disability or individual support
* Current National Police Clearance
* Current NDIS Screening Card or Yellow Card
* Current Blue Card
* First Aid and CPR Certificate
* Reliable, proactive, and positive attitude
Working Conditions:
* Casual ongoing position with no end date in sight
* Part-time and full-time hours available
* Shift hours: Monday to Sunday
* Day shift: 7am to 3pm and 7am-9am
* Afternoon shift: 3pm-10pm
* Inactive sleepover: 10pm/11pm-7am
Pay Rates:
Shift Hourly Rate
Day shift $38.75
Afternoon shift $42.63
Saturday shift $54.25
Sunday shift $69.75
Travel allowance $0.99 (applies only when travelling with participant to and from appointments)