Alexis Mclennan
Burnside,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Carer with a proven track record at Sundale, excelling in training facilitation and mentoring programs. Passionate about person-centered care, I empower caregivers through tailored education and support, enhancing patient mobility and advocacy. Committed to fostering a compliant and compassionate care environment, I drive continuous improvement and skill development while leading by example. Always maintaining a cheerful and optimistic attitude, I bring positivity to every situation, uplifting those around me and striving to create a supportive, motivating atmosphere for both patients and team members alike
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Carer
Sundale
Palmwoods, QLD
01.2007 - Current
- Develop and facilitate training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Mentor students and new team members, ensuring their skills and knowledge align with Sundale's policies and procedures, fostering a supportive and compliant care environment.
- Conduct manual handling training to ensure staff competency in safe lifting techniques, minimizing injury risks, and promoting best practices in patient care..
- Provide person-centered assistance with daily living activities, including showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect for individual needs, while adhering to person-centered care principles.
- Offered compassionate emotional support to patients and their families during illness and bereavement, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding in challenging times.
- Responded promptly and calmly to medical emergencies or accidents.
- Sundale Champion for WHS, mental health, infection control, and manual handling, dedicated to promoting a culture of safety, well-being, and compliance. I lead training initiatives and implement best practices to ensure a safe environment for staff and residents, while actively supporting mental health awareness, infection control standards, and proper manual handling techniques
- Assisted patients with mobility challenges by providing support during transfers, ensuring safety, comfort, and proper technique to maintain patient dignity and prevent injury.
- Complete documentation, including charts, forms, and progress notes, to accurately track care activities, ensure compliance, and support funding requirements
Carer Educator
Sundale
Nambour, QLD
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Organise and facilitate team member orientation, ensuring new staff are effectively onboarded and equipped with the knowledge and resources to succeed in their roles.
- Provide education for team members through a variety of modalities, such as face-to-face training, online courses, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, to cater to diverse learning preferences.
- Maintain and manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for all employees of Sundale, ensuring accurate tracking of training, certifications, and professional development to remain compliant with accreditation standards.
- Identify gaps in the knowledge of team members working as caregivers, and then collaborate with Site Managers to support individual learning needs.
- Support seven sites by facilitating the completion of competencies for team members working as caregivers, ensuring they meet required standards through tailored training, assessments, and continuous feedback.
- Developed and facilitated a Buddy program that combines education, support, and feedback, empowering senior carers to mentor and train new team members, fostering smooth integration, skill development, and continuous improvement
Personal Carer
Oz Care
Currimundi, QLD
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications following prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted in mobility support using proper techniques and equipment.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning and meal preparation.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Education
Certificate IV - Training Assessing
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Brisbane, QLD02-2022
Infection Prevention And Control in Aged Care
Australasian College of Infection Control
Online08-2021
Cert IV Mental Health
Kelly Colleges International
Nambour, QLD07-2017
Cert III Aged Care
Cadet Training
Caloundra, QLD04-2008
Skills
- Person-centered care
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Advocacy for residents
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
Timeline
Carer Educator
Sundale
01.2021 - 10.2024
Personal Carer
Sundale
01.2007 - Current
Personal Carer
Oz Care
01.2003 - 01.2009
Certificate IV - Training Assessing
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Infection Prevention And Control in Aged Care
Australasian College of Infection Control
Cert IV Mental Health
Kelly Colleges International
Cert III Aged Care
Cadet Training
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