Disability Support Specialist - Spinal Injury Care (Avalon)

Unidex Healthcare; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Unidex Healthcare is seeking a Disability Support worker for Avalon Beach, NSW. The role supports a middle-aged male with spinal cord injury and hypoxic brain injury, requiring 24/7 care, beach, gym and social activities involvement.

Experience with spinal injuries and quadriplegic clients is essential. The roster includes overnight sleepovers, hoisting, bowel therapy and catheter management, with day to sleepover shifts across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual handling and medication administration.
• Experience with complex care needs and skin assessments.
• Current First Aid & CPR, National Police Clearance, and clear Working with Children/NDIS checks.

Responsibilities

• Full sling hoist transfers.
• Personal care and meal preparation.
• Medication administration and monitoring.
• Community access with full Australian driver's licence.
• Domestic tasks and daily living support.

Skills

Manual handling

Medication administration

Personal care

Skin assessments

First Aid & CPR

Communication

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Australian working rights

Education

Certificate III or Higher

Job description

Unidex Healthcare is seeking a Disability Support worker for Avalon Beach, NSW. The role supports a middle-aged male with spinal cord injury and hypoxic brain injury, requiring 24/7 care, beach, gym and social activities involvement.

Experience with spinal injuries and quadriplegic clients is essential. The roster includes overnight sleepovers, hoisting, bowel therapy and catheter management, with day to sleepover shifts across weekdays and weekends.