At Koala Care Services, a support worker provides dedicated assistance to individuals, helping them achieve their goals while maintaining independence.
Our support workers specialise in delivering personalised care for participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
What is a Support Worker?
A support worker is a professional who assists individuals with disabilities, older adults, or those requiring extra help in their daily lives.
The support worker focuses on providing essential care, helping with personal needs, and promoting participation in the community.
A support worker offers a personalised care plan, NDIS-compliant services, assistance with personal care, household tasks, skill development, and community participation.
What Does a Support Worker Do?
A support worker offers the following:
- Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other hygiene-related activities.
- Household Tasks: Help with cleaning, laundry, and home organisation.
- Meal Preparation: Support in planning, shopping for, and preparing meals.
- Transportation: Assistance with travel to medical appointments, shopping, or social activities.
- Social Support: Encouragement and help in participating in social or community events.
- Skill Development: Guidance in learning or improving skills to enhance independence.
- Health Management: Assistance in managing medications and attending healthcare appointments.
Qualities of a Support Worker
- Compassionate: Support worker prioritise understanding and empathy in their care approach.
- Reliable: Punctual and dependable in delivering services as scheduled.
- Qualified: The support worker is fully trained to meet NDIS standards and handle specific care needs.
- Culturally Respectful: Aware of and sensitive to individual cultural and personal preferences.
Benefits of Choosing Koala Care Services for a Support Worker
- Personalised Support: Services designed to meet individual needs and goals.
- NDIS Compliance: We are a registered NDIS provider, adhering to all guidelines.
- Local Expertise: Our team understands the community and its resources.
- Experienced Care: Skilled in providing comprehensive care for a range of needs.
Why Choose Koala Care Services
Koala Care Services offers personalised support plans tailored to your needs, is an NDIS registered provider, employs experienced and qualified support workers, delivers compassionate and reliable care, has local expertise in Pakenham, provides a comprehensive range of services including personal care and transportation, and ensures accessible, responsive support for all clients.
Koala Care Services provides reliable and professional support to help individuals achieve their goals and maintain independence.
We proudly serve Melbourne and nearby suburbs, including Cranbourne, Pakenham, Clyde North, and Mornington, ensuring high-quality support wherever needed.
FAQs
What qualifications does a support worker have?
The support worker is trained to meet NDIS requirements and has experience in disability support.
Can I choose my support worker?
Yes, we try to match you with a support worker who meets your preferences.
How does a support worker help with independence?
A support worker guides and assists with daily tasks, encouraging individuals to develop and maintain independence.
How do I get started with a support worker?
Call Koala Care Services at 03 9967 8380, and we will guide you.
