About Jolene (Joey) Whyte
I'm an Enrolled Nurse and NDIS Disability Support Worker based in The Gap, Brisbane. I have a passion for people and a huge heart, and I believe in giving people the chance to live independently for as long as possible.
A bit about me
For over eight years I've worked as a Disability Support Worker, including high-intensity and nursing support. I specialise in helping people with severe disabilities keep living their best lives and get out to their community, recreation and leisure interests, personal development and skill building.
I'm friendly, empathetic, positive and proactive, and I work well with all personalities. I'm reliable and punctual, and I build long-term, trusted relationships with the people I care for and their families.
I also love animals, music, walking and sunshine. I enjoy chatting, laughing and hanging out with my Pug 🙂
Work history
Enrolled Nurse, BeeHive Nursing Services
March 2024 to now
Person-centred nursing for people living at home with complex needs, including disability, mental health and psychosocial support, dementia, aged care and palliative care. Wound care, catheter care, medication management, chronic disease monitoring, clinical observations, care planning and end-of-life support.
Disability Support Worker and Team Leader, sole trader (private NDIS participant)
June 2023 to September 2026
1:1 care for a participant with an acquired brain injury, paraplegia and comorbidities, leading a small support team. Medication and symptom management, bowel care including digital stimulation, IDC and SPC management, bladder flushes, in-out catheterisation, hoisting, pressure area care, range of motion exercises and wound care, plus mental health support.
Disability Support Worker, sole trader (private NDIS participant)
August 2019 to May 2023
1:1 care for a participant with an acquired brain injury, quadriplegia and limited communication. Seizure management, PEG feeding, medication administration, bowel care, hoisting, pressure area care, range of motion and wound care.
Resource Worker (Disability Support), The RISC Association Inc
April 2018 to 2024
Supported clients with severe intellectual and physical disabilities to integrate into the community and build their own support networks, planning activities with clients, advocates and families.
Legal Secretary, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia and Madden Solicitors, Yeppoon
9 years, to 2019
Qualifications and training
- Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse), TAFE Queensland, 2022
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), 2019
- Certificate IV in Business Administration, 2013
- Infection Prevention and Control; Hand Hygiene (Nursing/Midwifery), 2022
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module; Epilepsy Management; Manual Handling; Infection Control (COVID-19), 2020
- Assist Clients with Medication; Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support, 2018–19
Registrations and checks
- Ahpra registration: Enrolled NurseRegistration number NMW0002640996, valid to 21 May 2027. Ahpra is the national body that registers nurses and other health workers. You can look me up on the Ahpra register.
- NDIS Worker Screening ClearanceThe national check for people who work with people with disability. Valid to 16 June 2031.
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)Valid to 16 June 2031.
- National Police CheckIssued 1 July 2025.
- First aidProvide CPR (to 6 May 2027), Basic Life Support and First Aid (to 2 May 2027), and Mental Health First Aid accreditation (to 16 February 2027).
- Driver's licence and own carOpen manual licence. I drive to you.
References are available on request.