A Spotlight on our Support Worker, Farhiya

Farhiya has been a Leora support worker since 2017 (back when we were still called Afea Care Services)! As an NDIS support worker, she looks after our high care participants in Supported Independent Living.

The key to providing Supported Independent Living assistance? Treat the homes as if they were your own home, and the participants as if they’re part of your own family.

“You can stay with them long hours and you help and assist. You take responsibility there, like how you’re responsible in your own home.”

Learn more about Farhiya in our interview.

Hi my name is Farhiya, I’m a support worker.

I love caring. Younger or older, whoever they are, I love caring.

Before I started at Leora Healthcare, I used to be a carer-educator. I look after kids in family day care. I used to look after, in my house, seven kids.

One of my friends used to work here and she told me how they are, how good they are.

I called on Monday, think it was Wednesday I was interviewed, and by Friday I got the job.

And still I have more than five years’ clients, still I’m with them. I love that job.

You go in home, the client where they live, and you can stay with them long hours and you help and assist. You take responsibility there, be there, like your home, you know, how you’re responsible.

Some they can tell you what they need, some then, you are responsible.

The best I love about Leora is I’m working long-term; the company is like a family. It’s just like, if there’s something you don’t understand, they’re going to explain it to you, they’re going to support you. They are good.

Whether you’re an experienced support worker or someone looking for meaningful work, we have a place for you at Leora Healthcare. Apply now!