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 hard-working support workers within the Frankston area.

Our client, living at home with an Acquired Brain Injury, is seeking support workers to join their dynamic team on an on-going 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.

Our client is non-verbal; you must have excellent communication and engagement skills. The right candidates will be flexible and available to work morning and weekend shifts.

Your Duties:

• Assist the client with personal care
• Conduct 2:1 manual handling tasks
• PEG management and feeds
• Cough assistance
• Full supervision of the client
• Pressure area management
• Seizure and diabetes management
• Champion and support the client in the home and out in the community

You must currently have (or be willing to obtain):

• Cert IV in Disability or other relevant qualification
• Valid Australian Driver's licence
• Proof of your right to work in Australia
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• NDIS Worker Screener Check
• Nationally accredited Medication Administration certificate
• Nationally accredited Manual Handling certificate

Skills and experience:

• Manual Handling 2:1 using a hoist
• Personal care for high needs clients (showering, continence care and hygiene)
• Experience working with PEG (preferable)
• Experience with seizure management (preferable)
• Experience working with non-verbal clients

Benefits:

• Ongoing paid training and upskilling provided by our Clinical Nurses through Drake Medox Training Academy
• Working within a respectable family orientated environment
• Flexible working hours for work/life balance
• Exceptional above award rates
• 24 hour consultant support

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

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.