Disability Support Worker

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Drake Medox - Australia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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 Disability Support Worker around Ashburton.

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:
Drake Medox is seeking fun, enthusiastic and hard-working support workers in Ashburton.

Our client, living at home with a brain injury (dysphagia) and early onset Alzheimer, is seeking support workers to join their dynamic team on an on-going 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.

Our client is non-verbal and with behaviours of concern; you must have excellent communication and engagement skills. The right candidate will be flexible and available to work active over night shifts.

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

  • Manual handling
  • Personal care
  • Catheter care
  • Medication administration
  • Domestic assistance
  • Bowel Care management
  • Full supervision of the client
  • Pressure area management
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Assisting and supporting the client in the home and out in the community

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

  • Previous disability experience (minimum 2 years)
  • Minimum Cert III in Disability or other relevant qualifications
  • Manual handling experience (essential)
  • Personal care experience
  • Current accredited First aid and CPR
  • Yellow card/NDIS Screening Card
  • Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • Medication certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • Right to live and work within Australia
  • Valid Australian Driver's License
  • NDIS worker screener check

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.

Start your application
If you are ready for a new and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity and 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.



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