Description:
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 Workers.
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 are currently seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to work with our high needs client who is in stage 4 Huntington's Disease. The client is in a wheel chair with very limited limb mobility & is on level 4 thickend fluid. The role is 2:1 AM & PM with one active night duty & a sleepover shift. I am looking for staff who can do all types of shifts, AM, PM, active night duty & sleepover shifts. This role involves both personal & emotional support so if you have a positive mind set, are intuitive & client focused, this role is for you. An extensive onboarding program will be provided with buddy shifts to help you with your transition. Must love birds.
Your key responsibilities
Our team is looking for a dedicated and passionate Disability Support Worker who can undertake the following key responsibilities:
- All ADL's
- Assistance with all food & fluids
- Manual handling
- Medication
- Domestic assistance
- Companionship
- Community access assistance
- Helping with bird feeding
About you
To join the team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:
- Previous disability experience (minimum 2 years)
- Manual handling experience (essential)
- Personal care experience
- Current First aid and CPR
- Yellow card/NDIS Screening Card
- Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Medication certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Drake Medox recruit specifically to our client's needs, to ensure we provide the right support. Due to the nature and complexity of this clients' needs candidates must have experience within the industry.
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 or give Alana a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
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.