Annalise McKenzie
Support Worker
A caring and reliable Support Worker focused on daily living, community access and building independence.
Meet Annalise, a compassionate and person-centred Support Worker with a strong interest in disability support, aged care, daily living and community participation.
She brings strong communication skills, patience, adaptability and a practical approach to support work. Her background as a full-time caregiver and family manager has helped her develop valuable skills in routine management, organisation, budgeting, transport, household support and problem-solving.
She is committed to building trust, respecting participant choice and providing support in a calm and encouraging way. Her focus is on helping participants maintain independence, confidence and meaningful daily routines.
Key Qualifications
Qualifications
Holds a Certificate III in Individual Support – Aged Care and Disability, along with qualifications in Health Care Administration and Medical Terminology Level 3, Information Technology Level 3, and Human Resources Management with a major in Leadership Communication.
Experience
Developing experience across disability support and aged care, supported by strong practical experience in caregiving, family support, household routines, transport, communication and everyday organisation.
NDIS Compliance
Holds relevant compliance and training for her role, including NDIS Worker Screening, NDIS Induction Module, Quality, Safety and You, Supporting Effective Communication, Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals, First Aid, CPR and basic emergency life support.
Transport
Holds a current Australian driver licence and has access to a vehicle, supporting community access and transport assistance where appropriate.
Skills & Expertise
- Person-Centred Support: Provides calm and respectful support focused on choice, dignity, independence and individual goals.
- Daily Living Support: Assists with daily routines, organisation, meal preparation, cleaning and practical household tasks.
- Community Access: Supports participants with shopping, appointments, outings, recreational activities and social participation.
- Communication: Builds rapport through patience, consistency and clear, respectful communication.
- Meal Preparation: Comfortable assisting with cooking, food preparation and kitchen routines.
- Household Assistance: Can assist with tidying, cleaning, organising and maintaining comfortable home environments.
- Technology Support: Comfortable assisting with emails, smartphones, mobile apps and basic computer tasks.
- Sport & Lifestyle Support: Enjoys walking, netball, basketball, touch rugby and active community-based activities.
- Animal-Friendly Support: Comfortable working in homes with pets and assisting with agreed feeding, walking and general animal care.
- Organisation & Time Management: Strong practical skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting and managing everyday responsibilities.
Professional Experience
Support Worker – Assist Lifestyle
Provides support with daily living, community access, household tasks, meal preparation, social participation and building independence in a respectful and person-centred way.
Family Manager & Full-Time Caregiver
Managed daily routines, transport, household responsibilities, budgeting, appointments, school activities and family schedules, developing strong organisation and problem-solving skills.
Kitchen Steward – Sky City Hamilton
Supported food preparation, hygiene, cleaning, stock replenishment and kitchen operations in a busy environment.
Assistant Caterer – Hamilton Catering
Assisted with food service, event set-up, customer service, equipment cleaning and teamwork.
Personal Attributes
Compassionate, patient, reliable and adaptable, with a positive and practical approach to support work. Values helping participants feel comfortable, respected and encouraged while supporting them to maintain independence and work towards their goals. Brings strong skills in communication, organisation, consistency and relationship building and takes pride in following through on commitments. Enjoys walking, the coast, shopping, gaming, cars, cooking, cleaning, netball, basketball and touch rugby, which may help her build natural rapport with participants who share similar interests.