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SalaryDrake 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 a Disability Support Worker in Brunswick.
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 rewarded support opportunity to share with you. Located in Brunswick, you will be part of a care team to support a female client living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). We are on the lookout for skilled, high-intensity Disability Support Workers, available for an active night shift roster. You will provide assistance with all aspects of daily living, predominantly involving manual handling and personal care, administration and management of medication and PEG feeding and pressure area care. You will play a crucial role in helping our client work towards achieving their goals, and you will be assisted by a supportive team of staff during your induction and training period, to ensure you are equipped with the necessary skills to provide quality care for our client.
Your key responsibilities:
Our team is looking for a passionate and friendly Disability Support Worker who can undertake the following key responsibilities:
- Provide support with all activities of daily living
- Pressure area care and management
- Manual handling using a hoist
- Personal care and hygiene support
- PEG feeding and management
- Medication administration
- Provide ongoing support to our client in achieving their short and long-term goals
About you:
To join our team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:
- Minimum Certificate III or Certificate IV in Disability or related field (essential)
- Accredited Manual Handling certificate (or willing to obtain - essential)
- Accredited Medication Administration certificate (or willing to obtain - essential)
- Personal care experience
- PEG feeding and management experience
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- NDIS Worker's Screening Check
- Valid Victorian driver's licence
We are also looking for someone with great communication skills, 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. To find out more about this role, please call our team on 1300 360 070. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
At Drake Medox, 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
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.
