Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Reservoir, Victoria, Australia Drake Medox - Australia Full time

About us
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 in Reservoir.

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 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 rewarding support opportunity to share with you. Located in
Reservoir
, you will be part of a care team to Drake Medox are seeking enthusiastic and hard-working support workers for to do morning and afternoon shifts on Tue, Wed and Thus.

Our client is living in
Reservoir
with a spinal cord injury and requires support workers to join their team on a casual basis on fixed ongoing bases. Our ideal candidate would receive client specific training with stable, consistent hours. Due to the nature and complexity of the client's needs, you will need to have relevant disability experience. An extensive onboarding program will be provided with buddy shifts to help you with your transition.

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

  • Manual handling
  • Personal care
  • Continence management
  • Medication administration
  • Domestic assistance
  • Rehabilitation exercises
  • Have knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia
  • Bowel/bladder care this includes daily bowel care and SPC management
  • Light household duties & meal preparation

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

  • Previous experience with a spinal cord injury.
  • Manual handling experience (essential)
  • Personal care experience
  • Bowel Care experience
  • Catheter Care experience
  • Current First aid and CPR
  • NDIS Screening Clearance
  • Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • Medication certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • Minimum Certificate 3 in health care.

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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