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 are currently seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to work with our non-binary young person who is 18. Our client is paralysed & ventilator dependent. The role requires you to assist our client with all ADL's as well as clinical support of the Ventilator, Tracheostomy & PEG. Full training is provided for this role for the right candidate, but background experience is highly desirable. This role involves both personal & emotional support so if you have a positive mind set, are intuitive & client focused, this role is for you. Please note until you have recieved training, you will only be rostered for 1600-1900 ADL shifts.



Your key responsibilities

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

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilator care
• Suctioning
• Enteral feeding & management (Flocare Infinity)
• Manual handling
• Medication
• Domestic assistance
• Companionship
• Community access assistance

About you

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

• Previous disability experience (minimum 2 years)
• Manual handling experience (essential)
• PEG management
• Personal care experience
• Current First aid and CPR
• Yellow card/NDIS Screening Card
• Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
• PEG competency certificate (or willing to obtain)
• 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 or call in & speak to Alana. 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.