About the company:

For over 50 years, Drake Medox continues to be one of Australia's most recognised & respected, national, and international disability service providers. We specialise in supporting individuals in their own home and are also renowned for recruiting the right people for our valued clients.

About the role:

Drake Medox is seeking fun, enthusiastic and driven student nurses within the Lilydale area.

Our pediatric client, who is living at home with a Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, requires support workers to join their team on a casual basis. This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in our client's life, as well as enhance your skills and knowledge with ongoing client specific training with various Allied Health Professionals.

Your positive attitude and passion for life will be the most important aspect of your role. Our client is ideally looking for support workers that will promote their recovery and who is fun, energetic and bubbly who can influence the energy of our client.

Duties:

• Manual handling using hoists
• Assistance with personal care and meal preparation
• Follow a behaviour support plan
• Deliver true and authentic companionship to the client
• Champion the client to achieve their set goals for the day
• Assist and support the client in the home and out in the community

You must currently have;

• Valid Australian Driver's License
• Right to live and work within Australia
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screener Check and Working With Children Check
• Accredited Manual Handling Certificate
• Accredited Medication Administration

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities;

• High attention to detail
• High proven reliability
• Strong communication skills
• An enthusiastic and fun outlook on life
• Value recovery and reaching goals for the client
• Exposure to clients with Acquired or Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries

Our Culture

We have continually received great feedback from our current nurses and support workers 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;

• Exceptional above award hourly rates
• Flexible working hours for optimal work/life balance
• Work within an established and Global Provider of Complex Care
• Backed by a strong management team and 24-hour consultant support
• High job satisfaction knowing you are having a major impact in someone's life

If this position sounds like you, please Apply Now! Alternatively, please contact us on 1300 360 070 for queries in relation to this role. You can also find out more about us via our website 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.

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.