Disability Support Worker - Canberra

Drake International - Australia · Canberra ACT · Casual/Holiday
Posted 9d ago

Disability Support Worker - Canberra

Drake International - Australia
Canberra ACT

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Casual/Holiday

~$79k - $89k(Estimated)
AUD 40 - 45ph
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide personal care and support to clients with complex needs.
  • Assist with daily living activities and community access.
  • Promote independence and rehabilitation through tailored programs.

This role offers monthly rosters based on your availability, along with a structured onboarding program, buddy shifts and paid training so you feel supported from day one - plus hands‑on clinical experience caring multiple clients with complex needs in a home setting.

Why Medox

  • Above award pay, weekly
  • Monthly rosters based on your availability
  • Paid training and ongoing development
  • Supportive, dedicated team with events and recognition
  • Employee well-being support, including EAP and referral rewards

The Role: Disability Support Worker

  • Prompting and supervising personal care routines
  • Medication prompting and monitoring
  • Supporting meal preparation and domestic tasks
  • Community access and recreational activities
  • Supporting rehabilitation and exercise programs
  • Encouraging independence and daily living skills
  • Assisting with study, learning, and goal-based activities
  • Transporting the participant to appointments and community activities as required

What You'll Bring

  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in disability or complex care
  • Previous disability, mental health, youth work, community services, ABI or TBI support experience
    * Current Driver's Licence (essential)
    * Reliable vehicle and willingness to transport participants
    * Current First Aid & CPR
    * NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
    * Working With Vulnerable People Check (preferred)
    * Strong communication and rapport-building skills
    * Ability to maintain professional boundaries and provide person-centered support

If this Disability Support Worker role sounds right for you, apply today.

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.

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Skills

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Abi supportCertificate iii in individual supportCommunity servicesCurrent drivers licenceDaily living skills supportDisability supportEmpathyFirst aid & cprIndependence encouragementMental health supportNdis worker screening checkPerson-centered supportProfessional boundariesRapport-building skillsReliable vehicleStrong communication skillsTbi supportTransporting participantsWorking with vulnerable people checkYouth work

Perks & benefits

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Above award payEmployee well-being supportPaid training and ongoing development

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