Disability Support Worker

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 Workers to partner with our Male participant based in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Our participant had a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and requires assistance with all aspects of daily life.

The current care plan in place requires 7 days a week support. The hours we require covering include:


Day shifts: 0700-0900

Afternoon shifts: 1900-2100

Due the complexity of the participant, successful candidates must have experience with Spinal Cord Injuries.

Pay Rates:

• Day Shift - $38.75 p/h
• Afternoon Shift - $42.63 p/h
• Saturday Shift - $54.25 p/h
• Sunday Shift - $69.75 p/h

Key Responsibilities:

• Assistance with bowel therapy and catheter care
• Assistance with Personal care; washing, drying, dressing, grooming, toileting
• Completing skin checks
• Manual handling / Hoisting
• Assistance with Health & Rehab exercises
• Assistance with domestic tasks including cleaning & meal preparation
• Community access

Skills & Experiences:

• Reliable, proactive, and positive attitude
• Experience with spinal cord injuries and catheter management
• NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Module
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current National Police Clearance
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Australian Driver Licence
• Current WWCC
• Manual Handling Certificate