About the Company

Unidex Healthcare is a privately owned healthcare recruitment company established in 2001, operating across Australia with offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.

We specialise in recruitment across the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on Disability Services, Support Services and Allied Health. We are committed to connecting experienced healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities while delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

The Role

Unidex Healthcare is seeking experienced and reliable Disability Support Workers to provide ongoing support to a male participant located in Redlynch, Cairns, who is living with a spinal cord injury.

This role requires confident support workers who are comfortable providing personal care, manual handling and assistance with daily living while promoting the participant's independence and quality of life.

Shift Times

8:00 am – 3:30 pm daily
Shifts are available across a 7-day roster.

Duties

• Assistance with personal care, including showering, dressing and hygiene

• Domestic assistance and general household tasks

• Meal preparation

• Manual handling, including transfers

• Medication administration

• Community access and assistance with appointments where required

• Parental and family assistance

• Supporting the participant to maintain independence and achieve daily goals

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, applicants will require:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or equivalent

• Current Australian Driver Licence

• Current National Police Check (within 12 months)

• Current Blue Card

• Current Yellow Card / NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Module

• Medication Administration Certificate

• Previous disability support experience, ideally supporting participants with complex physical care needs

• Confidence with personal care and manual handling

• Strong communication skills

• A reliable, proactive and positive approach to support

Please note: Two professional references will be required as part of the recruitment process.