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 rewarding support opportunity to share with you located in Parap Darwin. Our client is a female in her mid-40s with Down Syndrome and chronic lymphoedema. The client enjoys an active social life.

We are looking for an outgoing person to join our team to support our fun loving and outgoing client. You will be supporting the client for community access using your own car (mileages are paid).

• Support times and frequency:
  • Tuesday 11.30 - 13.30 - Gym
  • Wednesday 11.30 - 13.30 - Swimming at Parap pool
  • Thursday 11.30 - 13.30 - Change bed linen prior to social outing for lunch
  • Friday 16.00 - 19.00 - Social outing to play pool, music and dinner

Your key responsibilities:

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

• Personal care
• Domestic assistance
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Companionship
• Community Access

About you:

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

• Personal care experience
• Current First aid and CPR
• NDIS Screening Card
• Nationally Accredited Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Minimum Certificate 3 in community services/ individual support
• Reliable car
• NT full driving licence
• Comprehensive car insurance

Essential:

• Great communication skills
• Interactive personality
• A caring and supportive nature
• Have knowledge on Down Syndrome, Lymphedema, hearing and vision impaired
• Confident in water

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.