Disability Support Worker - Merimbula and Saphire Coast NSW

Drake International - Australia · Merimbula NSW 2548 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 7d ago

Disability Support Worker - Merimbula and Saphire Coast NSW

Drake International - Australia
Merimbula NSW 2548

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Casual/Holiday

$79k - $89k
AUD 40 - 45ph
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide full personal care and daily living support to a young male participant.
  • Deliver clinical support including medication management and community access.
  • Assist with safe manual handling and complete medication administration.

Make a real difference in a young male participant's life while keeping the flexibility to live your own. 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 for a young male 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

  • Provide full personal care and daily living support
  • Deliver clinical support including medication management, Personal Care and Community access
  • Support communication and assistance with appointment management
  • Assist with safe manual handling
  • Complete medication administration and basic household support

What You'll Bring

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Not Mandatory)
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in disability or complex care
  • Current manual handling and medication administration certification
  • 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 Children Check (preferred)
  • Strong communication and rapport-building skills
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and provide person-centered support

Highly desirable

  • Experience supporting people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Access to a 4WD vehicle, as property access may occasionally require it.
  • Experience supporting community participation, rehabilitation, and independent living goals.

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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Access to 4wd vehicleCommunity accessCommunity participation supportExperience supporting abi/tbiFirst aid & cprManual handlingMedication managementPerson-centred supportPersonal careProfessional boundariesRapport buildingReliability and transporting participants

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iii in individual supportCurrent drivers licenceManual handling certificationMedication administration certificationNdis worker screening checkWorking with children check

Perks & benefits

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Above award payEmployee well-being support, including eap and referral rewardsPaid training and ongoing development

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