Disability Support Worker - Fridays & Weekend Support

Location: Cremorne, NSW | Roster: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays | Team: Friendly and supportive

About Us

Drake Medox is one of Australia's most recognised and respected providers of complex homecare services. Our dedicated team of registered nurses and support workers deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals and families who require all levels of support at home or in the community.

Our philosophy is simple: the right support makes all the difference. We empower our clients to live their best lives every day.

If you're a compassionate support worker who wants to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting Disability Support Workers to join our friendly team to support a client with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Your Benefits

At Drake Medox, we truly value our team and are committed to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy great perks including:

• Monthly rosters
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Above-award pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Work-life balance
• Recognition and referral programs
• Regular shifts and stable hours
• Dedicated and friendly team
• Team events and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role

We are seeking casual Disability Support Workers to assist a 37-year-old male client with MND. The client is non-ambulant, communicates via eye gaze on an iPad, and requires full support with personal care, transfers, meal assistance, and mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal care, transfers, dressing, toileting, and getting to bed
• Meal assistance and safe feeding practices
• Supporting medication administration when next of kin is unavailable
• Manual handling using hoist, Sara Steady, wheelchair, and other equipment
• Promoting independence, dignity, and comfort at all times
• Maintaining consistency of care to minimize training requirements for family

About You

To join our team, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in disability or personal support, preferably with MND or neurodegenerative conditions
• Manual handling experience (essential)
• Personal care experience
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Manual Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Medication Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• WWC

You'll be a great communicator, empathetic, reliable, and able to work consistently with the same client to provide continuity of care.

Apply Now

If you're ready to join a caring, professional team and make a difference in someone's life, click "Apply Now."

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.