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 requiring 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 in Central Coast.
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 have an exciting and rewarding support opportunity to share with you. Located in Central, Coast, you will be part of a 24/7 care team to supporting female diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You will provide full assistance personal cares, medication administration, meal preparation and feeding assistance, completion of transfers including, bed to commode and commode to wheelchair, with the use of a ceiling hoist and lifter, and many other duties. 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 Disability Support Worker, who can undertake the following key responsibilities,
* Personal Cares
* Pressure area care and skin integrity support
* Medication Administration
* Bowel and Bladder care with incontinence support
* Meal preparation and feeding assistance
* Dysphagia and aspiration management at mealtimes
* Suctioning
* Cough assist use and care
* Supporting in pain management
* Completion of transfers including, bed to commode and commode to wheelchair, with the use of a ceiling hoist/ lifter.
* Manual handling including repositioning, pushing/ pulling wheelchair, and commode within the client home.
* General household tasks
* Organisation of stock and ordering
About you.
To join the team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:
* Certificate III in Individual Support or above (relevant care certificates may also be considered)
* Specific Disability / Complex Care experience (minimum 2 years experience)
* Manual handling certificate and experience (essential)
* Current First aid and CPR
* Yellow Card/NDIS Worker's Screening Check
* NDIS Orientation Module
* English Fluency - verbal and written
Start your application.
If you are ready for a new and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button. To find out more about this role, please call our team on 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.