Svitlana Drungis
Support Worker
A compassionate and experienced Support Worker with a strong wellbeing and rehabilitation background.
Meet Svitlana, a Dedicated Support Worker. Svitlana is a highly experienced and compassionate Support Worker with a strong background across disability support, aged care, nursing, rehabilitation and therapeutic services.
She brings a calm, respectful and person-centred approach to her work, supporting participants to maintain daily routines, build independence, access their community and work towards their individual goals.
Her experience includes personal care, mobility support, mental health and emotional support, community participation, household assistance and assistive technology, alongside a strong understanding of wellbeing and rehabilitation.
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- Background in nursing, hypnotherapy and Pilates
- More than 2 years of disability support and community care experience
- Extensive experience across aged care, personal care and rehabilitation settings
Languages
- English
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Her multilingual skills support clear communication and culturally respectful engagement with participants from diverse backgrounds.
Transport
- Based in Ninderry
- Has access to a reliable vehicle
- Able to support participants with community access, appointments and local activities
NDIS Compliance
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current Blue Card
- Meets Assist Lifestyle’s NDIS onboarding and compliance requirements
Key Skills & Strengths
- Personal care and daily living support
- Mobility and manual handling assistance
- Community access and social participation
- Mental health and emotional support
- Meal preparation and household assistance
- Assistive technology and mobility equipment
- Calm and respectful communication
- Participant wellbeing and independence
- Basic technology assistance
- Culturally responsive support
- Person-centred and individualised care
Professional Experience
She has experience providing personal care, mobility assistance and social support within aged care environments, helping people maintain comfort, dignity and engagement in everyday life.
Her nursing and care background includes supporting with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility and manual handling, while following care plans and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Through her work as a Pilates Instructor and Remedial Massage Therapist, she has supported people with rehabilitation, strength, flexibility and general wellbeing, including older people and people living with disability.
This combination of disability support, nursing and therapeutic experience allows her to bring a thoughtful and holistic approach to supporting each participant’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Personal Attributes
Svitlana is patient, empathetic, creative and dependable, with a strong focus on building trust and helping participants feel comfortable and respected. She enjoys drawing, painting, cooking, walking, Pilates and yoga, providing natural opportunities to connect with participants through creative, social and wellbeing-focused activities. Her calm manner, positive attitude and strong work ethic help create supportive environments where participants can feel confident, valued and encouraged.
Animal-Friendly Support
Comfortable working in homes with pets and assistance animals, Svitlana can assist with basic pet care such as feeding, walking and general care where appropriate. She understands that animals can be an important part of a participant’s routine, companionship and wellbeing and is comfortable providing support in pet-friendly environments.