Disability Support Worker

**Drake Medox** continues to be one of Australia's most recognised and esteemed providers of complex homecare services. Our team of registered nurses and support workers provides quality homecare support to families and individuals who require all levels of support at home or in the community. Our philosophy is simple; _the right support makes all the difference_ allowing each of our clients to truly live their best life. If you'd like to join our team and make a difference in someone's life, we are currently recruiting for a Disability Support Worker in Cranbourne.

**Your benefits**:
We truly value each team member, and our commitment is to create a working environment where you can thrive and succeed in your role as a Disability Support Worker. We understand the importance of having great work perks available to reward and recognise our amazing care teams. We can offer you:

- Monthly rosters
- Paid training
- Above award pay rates
- Weekly pay
- Work-life balance with flexible hours
- Recognition program
- Referral program
- Regular shifts
- Dedicated team
- Team events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and more

**About the role**:
We have an exciting and rewarded support opportunity to share with you. Located in Cranbourne, you will be part of a care team to support a male client with a spinal cord injury. You will provide full assistance with all ADL's, as well as specific manual handling tasks, catheter and bowel care and medication management. Due to the nature and complexity of the client's needs, you will need to have relevant disability experience. Prior experience with spinal injuries is highly desirable. An extensive onboarding program will be provided with buddy shifts to help you with your transition. Our client is currently looking for a Support Worker for Friday sleep over shift 17:00pm-22:30pm inactive sleep over then Saturday 13:30pm-17:30pm & another Support Worker to work morning shifts Monday to Friday a couple of days a week 7:00am to 8:00am until 13:30pm on ongoing basis.

**Your key responsibilities**:
Our team is looking for a dedicated and passionate Disability Support Worker who can undertake the following key responsibilities:

- Manual handling
- Personal care and hygiene
- Catheter care
- Medication administration and management
- Bowel care management

**About you**:
To join our team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

- Previous disability experience (minimum 2 years)
- Certificate III or IV in Disability or related field (essential)
- Previous bowel care management experience
- Personal care experience
- Current First Aid and CPR (essential)
- NDIS Worker's Screening Check (essential)
- Valid Victorian driver's licence
- Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Medication certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Okay with pets in the home - our client is an animal lover

We are also looking for someone with great communication skills, who works well in a team, has a caring and supportive nature, and is client-focused.

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**:
At Drake Medox, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

**Right to work**
- The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply._

**Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

**Right to Work**
- The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. _Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply._