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, NSW . 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)
THURSDAY: THURS
4:00PM -
FRI
10:00AM (SLEEPOVER REQUIRED
4:00PM-10:0PM (active)
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
Personal care
Meal preparation
Medication administration
Community access
(MUST HOLD A FULL AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS LICENCE)
Domestic tasks
Skills & Experiences:
Experience in 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'