Casual Support Nanny/Mentor/Personal Care Assistant

We are looking for a kind, energetic and reliable nanny/support mentor/personal care assistant to work one-on-one with our 18-year-old with high needs

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, encouraging, compassionate and enjoys supporting daily living skills, independence and confidence in a positive and respectful way.

About you:

Warm, polite and compassionate

Patient, calm and understanding

Energetic, motivating and positive

Enjoys building trust and supporting individual needs. Playing games and engaging in fun, interactive activities.

Able to provide gentle guidance and encouragement

Encouraging learning in a supportive and creative way

Solid communication and interpersonal skills

Experience supporting non-verbal individuals

Educational background preferred but not essential (teaching, education, disability support or similar)

Familiar with the Australian Curriculum

Confident using computers and technology to support learning

Reliable, proactive and willing to adapt to individual needs

The Role:

Provide one-on-one support in a home environment

Support personal care and daily living skills

Assist with teaching how to put on shoes and tie laces

Provide guidance with eating independently





Teach basic food preparation skills

Help keep the young person focused, motivated and engaged

Encourage independence, confidence and social development

Assist with homework, study routines and curriculum-based learning

Support reading, writing, organization and computer-based tasks as needed

Plan and participate in games, conversation and other recreational activities

Use age-appropriate resources and technology to keep sessions engaging

Create a calm, positive and motivating atmosphere

Balance academic support with recreational engagement

Engage in fun, interactive activities to build rapport and motivation

Assist with general housework

Casual position initially, with the opportunity to become permanent part-time

$40-$50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in a young persons life we'd love to hear from you.

Only candidates successfully shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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📌 Casual Support Nanny/Mentor/Personal Care Assistant (Hervey Bay)
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