Disability Support Worker- Lilydale

1 day ago

Lilydale, Australia Drake International Full time

**About the company**:
For over 50 years, **_Drake Medox _**continues to be one of Australia's most recognised & respected, national, and international disability service providers. We specialise in supporting individuals in their own home and are also renowned for recruiting the right people for our valued clients.

**About the role**:
Drake Medox is seeking fun, enthusiastic and driven support workers within the Lilydale area.

Our pediatric client, who is living at home with a Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, requires support workers to join their team on a casual basis. This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in our client's life, as well as enhance your skills and knowledge with ongoing client specific training with various Allied Health Professionals.

Your positive attitude and passion for life will be the most important aspect of your role. Our client is ideally looking for support workers that will promote their recovery and who is fun, energetic and bubbly who can influence the energy of our client.

**Duties;**
- Manual handling using hoists
- Assistance with personal care
- Meal preparation and assistance
- Follow a behaviour support plan
- Deliver true and authentic companionship to the client
- Champion the client to achieve their set goals for the day
- Assist and support the client in the home and out in the community

**You must currently have;**
- Valid Australian Driver's License
- Right to live and work within Australia
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screener Check
- Working with Children Check
- Certificate III in Disability/ Aged Care or other relevant experience or qualifications
- High attention to detail
- High proven reliability
- Strong communication skills
- An enthusiastic and fun outlook on life
- Value recovery and reaching goals for the client
- Exposure to clients with Acquired or Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries

**Our Culture**

Time and time again we have received great feedback from our current nurses and support workers who value working within our team and the consistent support they receive. We are big believers in acknowledging professionalism, hard work and commitment through our quarterly "Contractor of the Quarter" campaign. Your management team are a diverse range of healthcare professionals specialising in different areas and you can expect the highest standard of support from us.

**Benefits;**
- Exceptional above award hourly rates
- Flexible working hours for optimal work/life balance
- Work within an established and Global Provider of Complex Care
- Backed by a strong management team and 24-hour consultant support
- High job satisfaction knowing you are having a major impact in someone's life

**Alternatively, **please contact Olga or Alma on **1300 360 070** for queries in relation to this role.
- 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._

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