Karyn McDougall
Support Worker
An experienced Support Worker with an extensive nursing and aged care background.
Meet Karyn, an Experienced Support Worker
Karyn is a compassionate, reliable and highly experienced Support Worker with an extensive background in nursing and aged care. An Enrolled Nurse since 1988, she brings decades of practical experience supporting people with personal care, health-related routines and everyday wellbeing.
Her experience spans medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care and nursing home environments, giving her a strong understanding of individual care needs, safety and the importance of maintaining dignity and choice.
With a calm, capable and nurturing approach, she enjoys building meaningful relationships and helping participants feel safe, respected, comfortable and well supported in their daily lives.
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications
- Enrolled Nurse with EN Endorsement
- More than 30 years of nursing and care experience
- Extensive experience across medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care and nursing home settings
- Strong background in personal care, clinical support and participant wellbeing
NDIS Compliance
- Holds required worker screening and compliance documentation relevant to her role
- Meets Assist Lifestyle’s NDIS onboarding and compliance requirement
Transport
- Available to support participants with community access, appointments and local activities as required
Key Skills & Strengths
- Personal care and daily living assistance
- Health-related routines and wellbeing support
- Medication support
- Clinical observation and handovers
- Mobility and hoist support
- PEG feed experience
- Dressing and diabetic care experience
- Meal preparation and household assistance
- Clear and respectful communication
- Strong rapport and relationship building
- Calm, patient and dependable approach
- Person-centred support focused on dignity and choice
Professional Experience
Karyn has more than 30 years of experience working as an Enrolled Nurse across medical, surgical, rehabilitation, aged care and nursing home environments.
Her experience includes supporting people with personal care, daily routines, mobility, medication-related needs and clinical observations, while working collaboratively with other health and care professionals.
She has experience with hoists, PEG feeds, dressings, diabetic care and clinical handovers, alongside providing practical and compassionate support that prioritises safety, comfort and dignity.
Her background also includes supervisory and ward support responsibilities, giving her strong skills in teamwork, communication, organisation and maintaining consistent standards of care.
Personal Attributes
Karyn is caring, mature, dependable and thoughtful, bringing warmth, life experience and professionalism to her support work. She values meaningful connections and takes the time to understand each participant’s preferences, routines and individual needs. Her calm and approachable nature helps create a comfortable environment where participants can feel listened to, respected and supported. She enjoys the beach, gardening, walking, music, travelling and spending time outdoors, providing plenty of opportunities to connect with participants through shared interests.
Animal-Friendly Support
Karyn is animal-friendly and comfortable supporting participants in homes with pets or assistance animals. She can assist with general pet-related routines where appropriate and understands the important role animals can play in companionship, wellbeing and everyday life.