Jassmine Gunkel

Support Worker

Experienced Support Worker 

Jassmine is an experienced Disability and Mental Health Support Worker with over six years of hands-on experience in SIL settings and community-based support. She is passionate about empowering participants to achieve both small and long-term goals while maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life. Jassmine brings extensive experience in personal care, complex health support, and behaviour management, ensuring participants feel safe, supported, and understood.

Key Qualifications

Education

  • Certificate III in Individual Support & Ageing (2019)

    • Completed NDIS modules & LMS training
    • Brief EEN studies including SCUH modules
    • Skilled in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
    • Medication administration – oral and PEG feeding
    • Manual handling: Hoist, Sara Steady, Slip sheets

NDIS Compliance

  • Current Police Check and Blue Card. Holds all necessary NDIS compliance

Transport

  • Holds a QLD open driver’s license and has a reliable car with comprehensive insurance.

Skills & Expertise

    • Strong communication skills – completing handovers, incident reports, and liaising with
        • Competent in medication administration and healthcare support in collaboration with allied
          • Skilled in personal hygiene assistance including trachea care, PEG care, enemas, and urinalExperienced in managing complex behaviours and supporting participants to make positive Over six years’ experience in disability and mental health support across SIL and community settings bag management health professionals choices multidisciplinary teams
    • Provides transport for community access and medical appointments
    • Supports participants with daily routines, goal setting, and building independence

Personal Attributes

Jassmine is dedicated to building rapport and trust with participants and their families, ensuring support is respectful, consistent, and person-centred. She values a collaborative approach, working closely with allied health professionals and other stakeholders to ensure participants achieve their goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Interests & Hobbies

  • Passionate about helping participants organise daily routines to build independence

  • Enjoys being part of participants’ journeys toward healthier and more fulfilling lives

  • Finds reward in seeing growth and progress through consistent and supportive care