We know the importance of having a team of qualified and experienced staff looking after you or your loved ones. We are professional and friendly and offer the highest standard of care. We’re not just care-takers, we are friends.

 

Registered nurses
NatashaCritical Care Registered Nurse

Natasha enjoys pediatrics and wound care and has extensive experience in intensive care.

Natasha also works as a support worker for our wonderful clients.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Nursing
DavidRegistered Nurse

David is a Registered Nurse with substantial experience in aged care, mental health and palliative care as well a wide range of nursing specialties. He also attends to our clients in a support worker role accessing the community.

JacquelineRegistered Nurse

Bio coming soon

RebeccaRegistered Nurse

Rebecca is an Registered Nurse working with NHC as a Disability support worker. She is able to assist with a range of different care needs, particularly wound care.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Nursing
JessRegistered Nurse

Bio coming soon

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Nursing
Office Team
BethanyOwner / Director & Critical Care Registered Nurse

The founder of Nightingale Home Care, a nurse, a mother.

Bethany began her nursing career 10 years ago, quickly discovering a love for all things palliative care and community. She has gone on to complete further studies in palliative care, aged care and coronary care, thriving on the ability to help those most in need at their most vulnerable stages of life.

Bethany brings extensive experience through these sectors, and the ability to form long and lasting professional relationships with her clients. Bethany is the main point of contact for all enquires.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Nursing
AstridSupport Worker/Client Liasson Officer

Astrid is a valued addition to the Nightingale team. Astrid works as a Support Worker in addition to her duties as our Client Liaison Officer. Astrid has experience in hoisting, manual handling, PEG feeding, meal preparation, community access, transportation and personal care. She has also attained her Certificate IV in Mental Health, and is currently working towards her Diploma of Community Services.

Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • Diploma of Community Services (ongoing)
EmmaOffice Manager

Emma has been with NHC since March 2022, and has now shifted into our office space in the heart of Geelong as office Manager! She has completed her Diploma of Nursing and has experience in hoisting, PEG feeding, behaviour support, personal care, social support and meal preparation.

Qualifications
  • Diploma of Nursing
MadelineSupport Worker/Administration Assistant

Madeline has been with NHC since January of 2023. She has transitioned into a hybrid role of both Support work and Administration assistant. Her experience in disability support means she is able to help with Manual handling, Personal care, Domestic duties, Meal preparation, Community access and transportation.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Business (ongoing)
Enrolled nurses
HayleyEnrolled Nurse

Hayley is experienced across most aspects of disability support and assists with our nursing clients. She is available to assist with services such as wound care, catheter care, lymphoedema management etc.

Hayley also works as a support worker.

Qualifications
  • Diploma of Nursing
BethEnrolled Nurse

Bio coming soon

NieraEnrolled Nurse

Niera is a valued member of our team of NHC.  She is an Enrolled nurse who has the capacity to assist with PEGs, Wound care, Personal care, Domestic assistance, and Community access.

Qualifications
  • Diploma of Nursing
DebraEnrolled Nurse

Bio coming soon

Support workers
KarenSupport Worker

Karen is a wonderful addition to our team. Her warm and bubbly personality combined with her experience in Disability support always makes for a great care experience. Karen is able to help with Domestic duties, Community access, Personal care and Manual handling.

Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Disability
SaraSupport Worker

Bio coming soon

Megan

Bio coming soon

Quinn

Quinn is a new addition to our team at NHC. He has already made a positive impact with clients, and has a vibrant personality. He is able to assist with Domestic duties, Community access and Personal care.

JanineSupport Worker

Janine is a new addition to our team at NHC. With extensive overseas training in Nursing, she brings her experience to our clients in a support worker capacity. Janine is able to assist with Domestic duties, Personal care and meal preparation.

Donna

Bio coming soon

DanniellaSupport Worker

Danniella is a newer addition to our team. Her qualification in Individual support means she is able to provide the best experience with clients. Danniella is able to assist with community access, Domestic duties, Personal care and meal preparation.

Qualifications
  • Certificate III in Individual support
CarolSupport Worker

Bio coming soon

AnneSupport Worker

Bio coming soon

ReubenSupport Worker

Reuben is an amazing addition to our team! His warm and bubbly personality makes for an amazing care experience. He is able to assist with Manual handling, Personal care, Domestic duties and community access.

MickSupport Worker

Bio coming soon

MeganSupport Worker

Megan is a lovely member of our team. She is able to assist with Domestic duties, Personal care, Meal preparation and Community access.

MargaretSupport Worker

Margaret is one of our amazing Carers. With her warm personality and extensive knowledge in disability support, she continually upholds our values at NHC. With a cert IV in Disability support and other prior knowledge, she is able to assist with PEG feeds, Community access, Personal care, Hoisting, and Domestic assistance.

Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Disability support
  • PEG Trained
MadelineSupport Worker/Administration Assistant

Madeline has been with NHC since January of 2023. She has transitioned into a hybrid role of both Support work and Administration assistant. Her experience in disability support means she is able to help with Manual handling, Personal care, Domestic duties, Meal preparation, Community access and transportation.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Business (ongoing)
AmySupport Worker

Amy is a new addition to our team! She has an amazing personality and is great to get along with. She is available for overnight shifts, and the occasional day shift! Amy is able to assist with Domestic duties, Personal care and Meal Preparation.

KristelleSupport Worker

Kristelle is a lovely member of the team at NHC. She has experience in the kitchen as she used to be a chef! So, she would be ideal to help with meal preparations but is not limited to personal care, Community access and overnight care.

AstridSupport Worker/Client Liasson Officer

Astrid is a valued addition to the Nightingale team. Astrid works as a Support Worker in addition to her duties as our Client Liaison Officer. Astrid has experience in hoisting, manual handling, PEG feeding, meal preparation, community access, transportation and personal care. She has also attained her Certificate IV in Mental Health, and is currently working towards her Diploma of Community Services.

Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • Diploma of Community Services (ongoing)
JennilynSupport Worker

Jennilyn is one of our valued support workers here at NHC. With her extensive experience in disability support, she is competent in PEG feeds, Hoisting, Personal care, Domestic duties and Community access.

Qualifications
  • Cert IV in Disability
  • PEG Trained
AdutSupport Worker

Adut is a new addition to our team! She has attained a certificate IV in Disability and a Certificate III in aged care. Adut is able to bring her extensive knowledge to provide the best care possible. She is able to assist with Domestic duties, Personal care, Community access, Hoisting and Meal preparation.

Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Disability Support
  • Certificate III in Aged Care
GarySupport Worker

Gary is a wonderful member of our Team. He is a Registered Nurse with overseas training, and is currently completing his Bachelor of Nursing in Australia. Gary is able to assist with Domestic duties, Personal care, PEGs and Community access.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Nursing (ongoing)
EmilySupport Worker

Bio coming soon

CassandraSupport Worker

Bio coming soon

MarionSupport Worker

Marion is a carer with extensive knowledge. She has attained her Certificate IV in Disability support, and in turn can assist with Domestic duties, Community access, and Hoisting.

Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Disability
CamilleSupport Worker

Camille has a warm and bubbly personality. She recently joined our team at Nightingale, and is able to assist with Personal care, Domestic assistance, Food preparation and Community access.

AshSupport Worker

Ash is a new support worker with extensive knowledge. She has completed her PEG training and Certificate III in Aged care. Ash is able to assist in Domestic duties, Personal care, Hoisting, Food preparation and Community access.

Qualifications
  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • PEG Trained
Habiba

Habiba is new to our team and brings with her a great deal of experience through the disability and health sectors. Habiba is able to assist with all aspects of care including personal hygiene, hoisting, community access etc.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Positive Psychology Practitioner
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Community Traumatologist (ongoing)
MegSupport Worker

Meg is a brilliant new addition to our team and brings with her a background in mental health. She is currently providing supports to clients across the Geelong region including areas of hoisting, manual handling, meal preparation, personal care and community access.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
MatennehSupport Worker

Matenneh comes to us with vast experiences as a support worker. She is a valued addition and is able to assist with manual handling, hoisting, personal care, community access, meal preparation and transport.

ChristieSupport Worker

Christie is a new member of our team. She is currently supporting our valued clients with manual handling, hoisting and personal care.

KatelynSupport Worker

Katelyn is a wonderful addition to our team. She brings with her a wealth of experience with children, an amazing work ethic and has experience in hoisting, manual handling, meal preparation, community access, transportation and personal care.

EricaSupport Worker

Erica has been with the nightingale team for a few months. She is supporting our clients with complex needs including palliative care, hoisting, PEG feeding, cough assist and personal care.

LindaSupport Worker

Linda is new to our care team and keen to work with clients requiring community access, meal preparation and assistance around the home.