Nikolay Gladyshev
Support Worker
A Compassionate Support Worker with Strengths in Community Access, Fitness and Technology Support
Meet Nik, Compassionate Support Worker. Nik is a kind, caring and compassionate Support Worker who is passionate about helping others and making a positive difference in people’s day-to-day lives. He is currently completing his Certificate III in Individual Support and is developing his skills in disability support, with a strong focus on respectful, person-centred care.
Nik brings a friendly, approachable and calm presence to his role at Assist Lifestyle. He enjoys supporting participants to feel included, encouraged and confident while working towards their goals. His interests in gym, sports, gaming, cooking and technology allow him to connect well with participants who enjoy active, practical and social activities.
Nik speaks both English and Russian, which may assist participants and families who prefer or benefit from bilingual communication. He is also comfortable supporting participants with basic technology tasks, such as using apps, sending emails, ordering meals online and navigating everyday digital tools.
Nik’s caring nature, interest in fitness and willingness to help others make him a positive support option for participants who enjoy sports, gym-based activities, gaming, cooking, community access and building confidence in daily living skills.
Key Qualifications
Qualification
Currently completing Certificate III in Individual Support.
NDIS Compliance
- Holds all necessary NDIS compliance requirements, including NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card.
Skills
Community access support, fitness-based mentoring, basic meal preparation, technology support, rapport building, communication, gaming, sports engagement, and pet care support.
Professional Experience
Developing Support Worker, Assist Lifestyle: Nik is building his experience in the disability support sector while completing his Certificate III in Individual Support. He brings enthusiasm, kindness, and a willingness to learn while supporting participants in a safe, respectful, and person-centred way. Fitness, Sports & Mentoring Interests: Nik has a strong interest in gym, sports, and healthy living. He can use these interests to support participants with motivation, confidence-building, and engagement in activities that promote wellbeing and independence. Technology & Gaming Support: Nik is confident with technology and can assist participants with basic digital tasks, gaming-related interests, and everyday use of devices and apps.
Skills & Expertise
- Community Access & Social Support: Nik can support participants to access the community, engage in meaningful activities, attend recreational outings, and build confidence in social environments. His friendly and calm approach helps participants feel comfortable and supported.
- Fitness, Sports & Healthy Lifestyle Support: Nik has a strong interest in gym and sports and enjoys helping others work towards fitness and wellbeing goals. He can support participants with motivation, encouragement, safe participation in physical activities, and building healthy routines in line with their individual goals and abilities.
- Gaming & Technology Support: Nik is tech savvy and comfortable assisting participants with basic technology tasks. He can support participants with smartphone apps, emails, online ordering, gaming interests, and simple digital problem-solving.
- Meal Preparation & Daily Living Skills: Nik can assist participants with basic cooking and meal preparation, helping them build confidence and independence with everyday living skills.
- Pet-Friendly Support: Nik is comfortable assisting participants with general pet care tasks, such as feeding, walking, and supporting routines involving pets during support shifts.
- Gentle & Compassionate Approach: Nik describes his approach as compassionate, kind, and caring. He enjoys helping others and takes a respectful, patient approach when supporting participants with their goals and daily routines.
Personal Attributes
Nik is compassionate, kind, caring, friendly, and motivated to support others. He has a calm and approachable nature and enjoys helping participants feel encouraged and included. Nik is open to learning and developing his skills as a Support Worker. He understands the importance of respectful communication, participant choice and control, and supporting each person in a way that aligns with their individual needs, interests, and goals.
Personal Interests
Nik enjoys going to the gym, playing sports, gaming, cooking, and spending time with his pets, Coco and Rocky. These interests help him build rapport with participants who enjoy active, practical, creative, or technology-based activities.