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 a client who is a 20-year-old woman. The client is quadriplegic, ventilator dependent, and uses a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube for enteral feeding. The role requires you to assist the client with all ADL (Assistance with Daily Life) tasks, provide clinical support of the ventilator, tracheostomy, and PEG. The client also has persistent mental health issues and occasional periods of heightened distress, which requires a level of emotional intelligence, understanding, and support.

This role involves both personal support and emotional support. If you have a positive mindset, situational awareness, clear communication, are intuitive, responsive, and client-focused, this role is for you.

The workplace for this client is LGBTQIA+ friendly.

Background experience is highly desirable, though it is not necessary. Full training is provided to the right candidate for this role.

Please note until you have received training, you will only be rostered for 16:00-20:00 (4pm-8pm) ADL shifts until full training and buddy shifts are completed. Generally, if you already have experience in the industry, you may be placed into buddy shifts for 6-8hr shifts soon after 3 or 4 16:00-20:00 (4pm-8pm) ADL shifts.
Your key responsibilities

The client is looking for a dedicated and passionate Disability Support Worker who can undertake the following key responsibilities:

* Tracheostomy care
* Ventilator care
* Suctioning oral and respiratory secretions
* Enteral feeding management (Flocare Infinity)
* Maintaining and cleaning medical and disability equipment
* Manual handling - positioning the body of the client, lifting and moving equipment or other objects, etc.
* Medication preparation and administration
* Domestic assistance
* Companionship
* Community access assistance

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)
• Current First aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Card
• Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
• PEG competency certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Medication certificate (or willing to obtain)

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.