Drake Medox is one of the leading names in health and community care in Australia with a network of offices across the country. Our broad service offering in nursing, disability, community and allied health sees us with great roles available across a range of specialities, skill levels and qualifications.

About the Role:

Drake Medox are seeking enthusiastic and hard-working support workers for to do inactive sleepover for our client in St Albans.

Our client is living in St Albans with a complex spinal cord injury and requires additional support workers to join their team on a casual basis. Our ideal candidate would receive client specific training with stable, consistent hours.

The right candidate will need to meet the following criteria:

• +6 month manual handling experience (using hoist machines and slings)
• Experience with providing personal care - this includes bladder and bowel care and assistance with showering
• Have knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Be proactive and a quick learner
• Has a fun and bubbly personality and great sense of humour
• Experience in managing challenging or unacceptable behaviours

You must currently have:

• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
• Valid Australian Driver's License
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Nationally accredited Manual Handling Certificate
• Nationally accredited Medication Administration Certificate
• Certificate IV in Disability or other relevant qualifications or experience is preferred
• Availability for short shift fills 07:00am-10:00am and 16:00pm-19:00pm shifts

Duties:

• Full assistance with personal care and manual handling
• Bowel/bladder care this includes daily bowel care and SPC management
• Full assistance with pressure area care
• Medication management
• Supporting the client in achieving their set goals for the day
• Participate in recreational activities and engage with community
• Light household duties & meal preparation

Our Culture

We have received great feedback from our current Support Workers and Nurses who value working within our team and the consistent support they receive. We are big believers in acknowledging professionalism, hard work and commitment through our quarterly "Contractor of the Quarter" campaign. Your management team are a diverse range of healthcare professionals specialising in different areas and you can expect the highest standard of support from us.

Benefits:

• Monthly rosters and weekly pay
• Working within a family centred environment
• Flexible working hours for optimal work/life balance
• Work within a recognised and Global Provider of Complex Care
• 24 hour consultant support with strong management

If this position sounds like you, please Apply Now! Alternatively, you can contact us on 1300 360 070 for a confidential discussion.

You can also find out more about us via our website https://www.drakemedox.com.au/

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.

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.