Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Unidex Healthcare is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to support an 18-year-old female participant in Casino, NSW. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care to promote independence and daily living skills while respecting the participant’s preferences and needs.

Shifts include day, afternoon, and weekend coverage with hourly pay rates. Mileage incentive applies for travel to shifts.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant qualification is required.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification is mandatory.
• NDIS Worker Checks and modules are required or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and daily living activities, including supervision and prompting.
• Assist with bowel therapy and digital stimulation as part of daily care.
• Perform daily skin checks and assist with domestic tasks and meal preparation.
• Support community access and attendance at rehab appointments.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

Current Police Check

NDIS - Worker Orientation Module

NDIS - Supporting Effective Communication Module

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Full Australian working rights

Australian Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle

Job 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.

About The Role:

Unidex Healthcare are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to support an 18-year-old female participant based in Casino, NSW. The participant has sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in reduced lower limb mobility and some upper limb limitations. She is a vibrant, energetic, and spiritual young woman, and this role would suit someone who can provide compassionate, person-centred support while fostering independence and positive engagement in daily life.

Monday - Sunday

• 1000 - 1500
• 1800 - 2200

Pay Rates:

• Day - $40.00 per hour
• Afternoon - $44.00 per hour
• Saturday - $56.00 per hour
• Sunday - $72.00 per hour

Staff are paid a mileage incentive of $0.73c per km (minus the first 10km) when travelling to and from shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with personal care and daily living activities, including supervision and prompting
• Assistance with bowel therapy (administering enema and digital stimulation)
• Daily skin check
• Assistance with domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Support with community access and rehab appointments

Skills & Experiences:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or relevant
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current Police Check - within the last 12 months
• NDIS - Worker Orientation Module or willing to complete
• NDIS - Supporting Effective Communication Module or willing to complete
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Full Australian working rights
• Australian Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Positive attitude, reliable, and flexible

Please note: two current references are required