Disability Support Worker (Spinal Cord Injury Care) - Wodonga

About the role

Drake International is hiring a Disability Support Worker (Complex Care) in Wodonga, Victoria, to support a male client with a spinal cord injury who lives at home. The role is casual and ongoing, with monthly rosters based on availability, and includes hands-on clinical experience in 2:1 care. The advertised pay is AUD 40-45 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care, catheter care and management, bowel care and management
• Medication administration and manual handling (hoist)
• Full supervision of the client and continuous clinical assessment, including skin integrity and pressure area care
• Risk management for spinal cord injury and domestic assistance
• Supporting the client with activities at home and in the community

Required profile

• Flexible to work 24/7 rotating rosters, including 6:00am-11:00am, 6:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm
• Previous spinal cord injury experience, manual handling experience (essential), personal care experience
• Positive attitude, reliability and commitment to quality support
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Minimum Certificate III in healthcare
• Current accredited first aid, NDIS screening clearance, working with children check, valid driver's licence and right to work in Australia

Required skills

• Manual handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Medication certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

What we offer

• Weekly pay and monthly rosters based on availability
• Paid training and ongoing development
• A supportive team with events and recognition, plus wellbeing support including EAP