Disability Support Worker - Metropolitan Melbourne

Disability Support Worker

Location: Frankston, Burwood & Aspendale Gardens

Work Type: Casual / Ongoing Shifts/ Regular Shift Patterns

Pay Rate: $39-44/hour

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 Metropolitan Melbourne, you will be part of a 24/7 care team to support our clients with Complex care needs.

You will provide full assistance with all ADL's as well as clinical support of Catheter Care, Bowel care and Peg Feeding. Due to the nature and complexity of the client's needs, you will need to have relevant disability experience. An extensive onboarding program will be provided with buddy shifts to help you with your transition.

Your key responsibilities

Our team is looking for a dedicated and passionate Disability Support Workers, who can provide full personal care and daily living support within a 24/7 care team along with:

• Manual handling
• PEG feeding
• Personal care
• Bowel Care
• Medication administration
• Domestic assistance
• Peg Management and Feeds
• Cough assistance
• Pressure area management
• Rehabilitation exercises

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)
• Spinal Cord and ABI experience
• Personal care experience
• Current First aid and CPR
• NDIS Screening Card
• Manual handling 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. 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.