About the Company:

Unidex Healthcare are a privately owned recruitment company established in 2001 and operate across Australia, with our main offices in Victoria, Recent 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 seeking a Disability Support worker to join of our client's team located in Avalon Beach. Our participant is a middle-aged male requiring 24/7 support suffered from a spinal cord injury and a hypoxic brain injury due to a near drowning experience. The participant is very active, they enjoy going to the beach, the gym and socializing with friends.

The participant is seeking someone who has had previous experience with spinal cord injuries, this experience needs to be with supporting previously clients who have been a quadriplegic.

Requirements:

Due the complexity of the participant, successful candidates must have experience with bowel therapy, catheter management and hoisting.

SHIFTS AVALIABLE

- FLEXIBLE AVABILABLITY TO PICK UP ADDITIONTAL ONGOING SHIFTS
- WEDNESDAY: WED 4:00PM - THURS 10:00AM (SLEEPOVER REQUIRED)

4:00PM-10:00PM (active)

10:00PM - 06:00AM (in-active sleepover)

06:00AM-10:00AM (active)





The above listed shift is one whole shift and cannot be separated.

Pay rates are:

- Day - $40.00 p/h
- Afternoon - $44.00 p/h
- Saturday - $56.00 p/h
- Sunday - $72.00 p/h
- Sleepover Allowance - $145.49 fixed rate

Key Responsibilities:

- Full sling hoist transfers
- Bowel care
- Catheter care
- Personal care
- Skin assessments
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Community access (MUST HOLD A FULL AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS LICENCE)
- Domestic tasks

Skills & Experiences:

- Experience in Bowel Care (Training provided), Catheter care and manual handling
- Medication administration
- Prior experience working with people who have complex care needs
- Prior experience with skin assessments
- Personal Care
- Current First Aid & CPR
- National Police Clearance
- NDIS 'Worker Orientation' module and Supporting Effective Communication Module
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Full Australian working rights
- Positive Attitude and flexibility in shift times
- Full Australian Drivers Licence

Please note: two current references are required

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

📌 Disability Support Worker (Dee Why)
🏢 Unidex Healthcare
📍 Dee Why