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 have an exciting and rewarded support opportunity to share with you. Located in Wahroonga, NSW you will be part of a care team to support a female with MND. You will provide support with Activities of Daily Living, as well as clinical support. Due to the nature and complexity of the client's needs, you will need to have relevant disability experience.

Your key responsibilities

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

• Assisting with mobility: Using hoists, transfer aids, or supporting gentle repositioning to prevent pressure sores and maintain comfort.

• Personal hygiene: Helping with bathing, showering, oral care, toileting, continence care, and grooming.

• Feeding support: Assisting with meals, including PEG (feeding tube) care if required, or adapting food for swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

• Dressing and undressing: Supporting appropriate clothing choices and dressing with sensitivity to physical limitations.

• Monitoring skin integrity: Checking for signs of pressure areas or sores and reporting concerns to appropriate professionals.

• Respiratory support: Assisting with non-invasive ventilation (e.g., BiPAP), suctioning, or airway clearance techniques, if trained and required.

• Communication assistance: Supporting the use of communication aids, such as eye-gaze devices, voice apps, or written tools if speech is affected.

• Medication support: Prompting or administering medication as per care plan and recording accurately.

• Emotional and psychological support: Providing reassurance, companionship, and empathetic presence during emotionally challenging times.

• Documentation: Keeping accurate records of care delivered, observations, and any changes in condition.

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

• Certificate III in Individual Support or above (Relevant care certificates may also be considered)
• Specific Disability / Complex Care Experience (Minimum 1 year experience)
• Manual handling certificate and experience  (Essential)
• Yellow Card/NDIS Worker's Screening Check
• NDIS Orientation Module
• English Fluency - Verbal and Written
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Full NSW Driving Licence and Full Comprehensive Car Insurance
• MND experience

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.