A Spotlight on our Support Worker, Maggie
Mum Maggie lost her retail job, but found flexibility and meaningful work helping others at Leora Healthcare.
On 22 August 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was passed
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Maggie used to work in retail but lost her job when the pandemic hit Sydney and businesses had to close. A friend recommended Leora Healthcare (then called Afea Care Services), and now Maggie, mother of a young boy, is not looking back.
“Before I worked as a carer,” she shares, “I didn’t realise I can be this good in this line of work.”
She holds a Certificate III in Individual Support and finds her job meaningful. The flexible hours also work well for her as a mother. “During weekdays, my son goes to school and he knows he can call me anytime if there’s a problem,” she says. “I make sure I have free time during the weekend to spend time with my son.”
Keep reading to learn more about Maggie.
Why did you choose to be a support worker?
As a mum, Ethan is my everything. I chose to work as a support worker because being a carer gives you a flexible chance to balance out everything and I will never miss any important moments in his life.
Before the pandemic, I used to work in retail. During that time, I realised that life was a struggle for the elderly and people living with disability in my local community. I became a support worker to help them.
What is your proudest moment at Leora Healthcare?
I had a client who is a ten-year-old boy with autism and it was hard for us to get along in the beginning. As a mum, I knew I needed to do something to gain his trust.
I realised he is quite fond of Legos. I picked some of Ethan’s Legos from home and started playing with him.
He gradually opened his heart and started talking to me about it. How wonderful is that?
Something I learned from my work which I want to share with my son is just to open your heart and to be open-minded, to try to treat everybody kindly and with patience.
What do you like most about Leora?
I found that your organisation is such a beautiful place to work with, because Leora looks after not only its clients, but they also look after the staff as well.
Join Leora Healthcare as a Support Worker
Whether you’re a parent, student, semi-retiree or an experienced support worker looking for flexible hours and meaningful work in a supportive environment, we have a place for you at Leora. Apply now!