Disability Support Worker - Behavioural Support

About us

Drake International 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 future needs people, 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 Woolloongabba, we are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to support our lovely Greek gentleman in his early 60's. Our client has a brain injury who also needs behavioural support. You will be assisting our client with all ADL's, community access, food prep & all daily supports. 2:1 support for manual handling tasks with client. AM, PM & sleepover shifts available 7 days a week. Our client is looking for like minded support workers who enjoy trivia, music, jokes, facts, documentries & all things Sci-fi.

Your key responsibilities

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

• Manual handling
• Companionship
• Personal care
• Continence management
• Medication administration
• Domestic assistance
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Community Access
• Behavioural support

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)
• Personal care experience
• Current First aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Card
• Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You'
• 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.