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 in Cranbourne.



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 Cranbourne.

You will be apart of a 24/7 care team to support a client in their 20's, with complex disabilities and medical history, including a range of medical conditions. They present with a complex mental health history in the context of trauma and other issues.

They require assistance with undertaking and self-management of daily activities. They have chronic pain and require assistance in communicating their thoughts and expressing their immediate needs.

They report severe to extreme symptoms of anxiety, resulting in fear of being alone; experiencing of panic attacks, sleep disturbances and avoidant behaviour

Suppoert Workers are required to wear full PPE on all shifts at all times.

Your key responsibilities

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

• Personal care
• Challenging Behaviour Management
• Mental Health management
• Community access
• Domestic assistance
• Full PPE required on shifts
• Medication administration management

About you

To join the team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Previous disability experience (minimum 2 years)
• Personal care experience
• Mental Health First Aid training is desirable
• Previous challenging behaviour and mental health experience
• Current First aid and CPR
• NDIS Screening Card
• Nationally Accredited 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 & 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.