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Amber Fitzpatrick
Currumbin,QLD
Summary
Versatile and adaptable professional with experience in dementia care, speech therapy support, and lifestyle coordination.
Recognized for warm rapport, calm communication, and hands-on assistance that supports therapy, wellbeing, and meaningful participation in daily life.
Efficient Lifestyle Assistant with background in providing high-quality personal and professional support.
Previous work has contributed significantly to enhancing client satisfaction and overall well-being by creating harmonious living and working environments.
Skilled in coordinating activities, supporting independence, and documenting care accurately to maintain high-quality, compliant services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Assistant
Bryght Inclusions
Southport, QLD
10.2021 - Current
- Planned lifestyle activities that matched individual goals and community participation.
- Delivered warm companionship with conversation, emotional reassurance and coordination of mentally stimulating activities.
- Accompanied clients to appointments, outings, and social events with Bryght Inclusions.
- Encouraged independence through respectful prompting and practical task guidance.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the running of a successful lifestyle program.
- Organized workshops or seminars related to health and fitness topics or other areas of interest among customers.
Speech Therapy Assistant
Allied Health Professionals
Southport, QLD
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported speech-language pathologists with daily therapy sessions and treatment plans.
- Prepared therapy materials and communication aids for Allied Health Professionals clients.
- Documented patient responses and session notes in clinical records.
- Provided direct patient care under the guidance of a licensed therapist, including conducting assessments, administering tests, and providing therapeutic activities.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress.
- Developed resources such as handouts or videos that can be used outside of therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professional to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
Assistant in Nursing
Opal
Varsity Lakes
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Formally granted specialised shifts focused on Dementia and Alzheimer's care delivering support for patients with advanced cognitive decline.
Support Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
Ashmore, QLD
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported disabled individuals to live safely and comfortably in home or community care settings.
- Provided community transportation for medical appointments, social outings, and recreational activities to support quality of life.
- Monitored basic health needs and assisted with prescribed medication management.
- Built person-centred rapport and advocated for participant goals and independence.
Speech Pathology Assistant
Glasswing Therapy
Banora Point, QLD
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported Glasswing Therapy speech sessions with articulation, language, and fluency activities.
- Prepared therapy materials and treatment rooms for client appointments.
- Documented session notes and client responses for supervising clinicians.
- Sanitized tools, toys, and therapy spaces between sessions.
- Guided clients through visual schedules and structured activity routines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient notes, reports and case histories.
- Created visual aids such as charts, graphs and diagrams to illustrate data points from assessments or treatments.
Education
Cert IV in Allied Health
TAFE Queensland
Southport Campus11-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Southern Cross University
NSW01-2018
Skills
- Person-centred planning
- Activity coordination
- Care documentation
- Community inclusion
- Program compliance
- Personal care support
- Experience in systems of administration, electronic health care platforms such as ShiftCare
- Detail-oriented professional Microsoft Exel skills and strong word documentation capabilities
Timeline
Lifestyle Assistant
Bryght Inclusions
10.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Opal
02.2021 - 08.2021
Speech Therapy Assistant
Allied Health Professionals
01.2021 - 09.2021
Support Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
10.2020 - 01.2021
Speech Pathology Assistant
Glasswing Therapy
10.2020 - 01.2021
Cert IV in Allied Health
TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Southern Cross University