High Needs Disability Support Worker - Ventilated Drake International Meadowbrook, QLD, AU
About us
Drake Medox 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 right support makes all the difference 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.
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 are currently seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to work with a client who is a 20-year-old woman. The client is quadriplegic, ventilator dependent, and uses a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube for enteral feeding. The role requires you to assist the client with all ADL (Assistance with Daily Life) tasks, provide clinical support of the ventilator, tracheostomy, and PEG. The client also has persistent mental health issues and occasional periods of heightened distress, which requires a level of emotional intelligence, understanding, and support.
This role involves both personal support and emotional support. If you have a positive mindset, situational awareness, clear communication, are intuitive, responsive, and client-focused, this role is for you.




The workplace for this client is LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Background experience is highly desirable, though it is not necessary. Full training is provided to the right candidate for this role.
Please note until you have received training, you will only be rostered for 16:*****:00 (4pm-8pm) ADL shifts until full training and buddy shifts are completed. Generally, if you already have experience in the industry, you may be placed into buddy shifts for 6-8hr shifts soon after 3 or 4 16:*****:00 (4pm-8pm) ADL shifts.
Your key responsibilities
Tracheostomy care
Ventilator care
Suctioning oral and respiratory secretions
Enteral feeding management (Flocare Infinity)
Maintaining and cleaning medical and disability equipment
Manual handling - positioning the body of the client, lifting and moving equipment or other objects, etc.
Medication preparation and administration
Domestic assistance
Companionship
Community access assistance
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)
Current First aid and CPR
NDIS Worker Screening Card
Manual handling certificate (or willing to obtain)
PEG competency certificate (or willing to obtain)
Medication certificate (or willing to obtain)
We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who works well in a team, has a caring and supportive nature, and is client-focused.
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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📌 High Needs Disability Support Worker - Ventilated (Brisbane)
🏢 Drake International
📍 Brisbane