Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker - Glen Waverley 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 in Glen Waverley. 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. Drake Medox is seeking a fun, bubbly and hard-working support workers within the Glen Waverley area to support a female with a spinal cord Injury. Our client in Glen Waverley has a spinal injury and requires experienced support workers to work a rotating roster on an ongoing basis from Mon-Fri 7am-12pm and 9pm-12am Mon and Thu . Our client is very independent, however requires assistance in his physical day to day tasks and community access activities. Our ideal candidate will have proven experience with manual handling (hoist), assisting with medications, bowel care assistance, personal care, catheter care, full assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Your positive attitude and passion for life will be the most important aspect of your role. The right candidates will be flexible and available to work on a rotating roster. Your key responsibilities Our team is looking for a dedicated and passionate Disability Support Worker who can undertake the following key responsibilities: Personal care Medication administration Pressure area management Domestic assistance Assisting and supporting the client in the home and out in the community access 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) Spinal cord injury experience Current First aid and CPR Yellow card/NDIS Screening Card Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain) Medication certificate (or willing to obtain) Valid Australian Driver’s License We are also looking for someone with great communication skills, who works well in a team, is a quick learner who can follow instructions, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr