Disability Support Worker
About Unidex Healthcare:
Unidex Healthcare is a privately owned recruitment company established in 2001, operating across Australia with main offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. We actively recruit for all areas in the healthcare field, specialising in Disability Services, Support Services, and Allied Health.
The Role:
We seek experienced support workers to assist our male client in Murarrie, QLD, on a casual, ongoing basis. This role will commence as soon as possible.
Our Client:
Our participant is a 43-year-old male with a spinal cord injury and intellectual disability. He has an easy-going attitude and would like carers who can guide him to become more independent.
He requires assistance due to memory loss and cannot read or understand well, so clear communication is essential.
Requirements:
* Experience working with complex care clients, including hoisting, bowel therapy, catheter management, manual handling, skin checks, community access, and domestic assistance.
Current Roster:
Monday to Sunday:
* Shift 1: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
* Shift 2: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pay Rates:
* Day: $40.00 per hour
* Afternoon: $44.00 per hour
* Saturday: $56.00 per hour
* Sunday: $72.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
* Personal care duties
* Daily skin checks
* Catheter Management
* Pressure wound management
* Assistance with domestic tasks
* Assistance with meal preparation
* Assistance with daily Health & Rehab exercises
* Medication Administration
* Community access
Skills & Experiences:
* Experience with spinal cord injuries or brain injuries, or other high complex care participants
* Experience with catheter management
* Experience with bowel care or willingness to learn
* Prior experience with pressure injuries
* Hoist/ transfers
* Australian Driver License and motor vehicle
* Current National Police Clearance
* Current Working with Children's Check
* First Aid & CPR Certificate
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Please note that two current references are required.