Alice MacLennan
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
A dedicated care professional with three years of hands-on experience, coupled with an honors degree in psychology, seeking an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and expertise. Eager to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of skills while actively pursuing opportunities for personal and professional growth, particularly in the field of positive behavior support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Support Worker
Swanton Care
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted adults with complex intellectual disabilities live a meaningful, safe and independent life.
- Participated in the organisation and carrying out of fun activities
- Used positive behaviour support to provide emotional, physical and social support
- Contributed to the development of support plans
- Completed daily record keeping tasks
- Assisted with personal care needs
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Provided support with everyday living tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Agency Health Care Assistant
Newcross Healthcare
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Worked with several different healthcare providers
Community Support Worker
ARK Housing Support
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Went to several different clients homes to provide support with daily living needs
- Supported clients to live as independently as possible
- Followed support plans to provide social and emotional support
- Ensured clients were involved in community activities and support groups
- Administered medication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland 06.2023
Skills
- Documentation Skills - filling out detailed incident forms
- Activity planning and engagement - using own initiative to recognise what kind of activities clients enjoy
- Crisis intervention - trained in dealing with a crisis and using restrictive practices only as a last resort
- Implementing positive behaviour support - Completed level 3 Training course
- Trauma-informed care - demonstrated in my position as a support worker, working directly with clients who had been exposed to trauma
- Adaptive - demonstrated in my role as an agency health care assistant, where I was frequently put in new environments
Timeline
Residential Support Worker
Swanton Care
08.2021 - 10.2023
Agency Health Care Assistant
Newcross Healthcare
09.2020 - 09.2021
Community Support Worker
ARK Housing Support
02.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Stirling
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