Description:
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.
The Role:
We are currently looking for Disability Support Worker to work with a client in Caboolture, QLD. Our participant is a 20-year-old male and has sustained Spinal Cord Injury from a motor vehicle accident and require moderate to high intensity care. Applicants with prior experience of working with Spinal brain injury will be highly regarded. This is a casual ongoing position with no end date in sight. Our participant requires support 7 days a week.
The shift times are as follows: Monday to Sunday
- Day shift - 06.00am to 02.00pm
- Afternoon Shift - 02.00pm to 09.00pm
Pay Rates:
· Day Shift: $40 per hour
· Afternoon shift: $44 per hour
· Saturday: $56 per hour
· Sunday: $72 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Assistance with personal care
- Assistance with bowel therapy (administering enema and digital stimulation)
- Prompt the participant to attend his self-catheter if required.
- Hoisting & Transfers (full hoist/sling hoist)
- Medication Prompting
- Attend to thorough skin checks
- Supervision/assistance during meal time
- Assistance with domestic tasks including meal preparation
- Assistance with Health & Rehab exercises
- Community access + rehab appointments
- Capacity Building and Companionship
Skills & Experiences:
- Minimum 6 months of experience with high intensity participant.
- Excellent Communication
- Australian Driver Licence + own vehicle
- Current National Police Clearance
- Current NDIS Screening Card or Yellow Card
- Current Blue Card
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Reliable, proactive, and positive attitude
Please note: two current references are required
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the role, hit the "Apply" button now.