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Candice Sharman

HALLS HEAD,WA

Summary

A highly organised and detailed former Paramedic for the NSW Ambulance Service and a former First Aid Trainer. Most recently completing a Diploma in Counselling, whilst working within the family construction company as a Director of Administration and Accounts.

An experienced and strong background in leading and engaging training groups in First Aid instruction to diverse groups and assessing clients according to company and Government regulations. Successfully managing small and large groups with effective communication and hands on demonstrations to ensure thorough understanding. A detail orientated mentor of First Aid Trainers and Paramedics.

Focused instructor and professional able to respond in high stress situations that involve spontaneous decision in line with company policy, protocol and procedure with a high level of skill to respond to clients in an emergency situations.

Over 17 years of experience in administrative work, finances and work health and safety, with the ability to complete regulatory documents, budget and manage and develop resources.

High level interpersonal skills to work with clients of all age backgrounds with the ability to communicate efficiently individually, in a group or team setting and with other key stakeholders.

Flexible with work hours, a hard working, loyal and engaging person that will strive to develop my skills and training in order to achieve company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

MS Floors Pty Ltd
09.2007 - Current
  • Responsible for accounts, payroll, quarterly BAS
  • Efficient in Data Entry using Windows XP and Microsoft Office applications and alternatives
  • Established Occupational Health and Safety representative
  • Work, Health and Safety policy and procedure underwriter
  • Performed incident reporting and review
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues


First Aid Trainer

St John Ambulance Australia
01.2013 - 10.2016
  • Perform face to face training with both theory and practical in Advanced resuscitation, Provide First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillation and CPR with over 20 customers per day
  • Provide assessment and marking of theory and practical components
  • Use of training simulators and training technology including power point
  • Establish the set up of the classroom, material and technologies both on and offsite
  • Conduct customised training to clients on and off site
  • Perform flexible learning options for people with reading/writing difficulties
  • Communication with students, staff and corporate clients
  • Sales experience in first aid equipment

First Aid Trainer

St John Ambulance Australia
04.2012 - 12.2012
  • Perform face to face training and assessment- marking of theory and practical components
  • Ensured flexible learning options for people with reading/writing difficulties
  • Established positive rapport with participants, promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment including Indigenous and remote communities
  • Experience training to prisoners
  • Provided training within mining and heavy industry
  • Perform training with the use of training simulators and training technology including power point
  • Enhanced student retention through engaging, scenario-based training exercises.
  • Conduct customised training to clients on and off site


Disability Support Worker

Coastlink
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Work with high and low care specific clients in youth work and aged care
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients
  • Perform detailed documentaion with care actions, patient behaviour's, and incidents.
  • Manual Handling
  • Vehicle and equipment basic maintenance and documentation
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Establish rapport and relationship building with clients and families
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently
  • Team work with support workers and management
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Work specific with children and young adults with epilepsy and chronic illness and disability
  • Administer medications routinely and in emergency situations
  • Catheter training

Assistant Nurse

SilverChain Nursing Home
02.2007 - 05.2007
  • Work with high, low and dementia specific care clients
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Recognise and communicate efficiently using medical terminology
  • Perform manual handling and WH&S procedures according to guidelines
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Increase rapport and relationship building with patients and families
  • Team work with nurses and management

Ambulance Officer

Ambulance Service of NSW
10.2002 - 05.2005
  • Perform clinical mentoring and training of probationary officers
  • Improved patient care by efficiently responding to emergency calls and providing appropriate medical assistance.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during transport to medical facilities.
  • Assess vehicle for stock and cleanliness and maintain equipment
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols during emergency situations.
  • Perform high stress decision making and follow procedures, policies and protocols individually and within a team
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations through meticulous documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and transport details.

Education

Diploma - Counselling

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
11-2024

White Card

Mandurah Safety And Training Services
11-2024

Certificate - Occupational First Aid Skill Set

St John Ambulance
Bunbury, WA
07-2024

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment Upgrade TAE40116

Trainwest
Belmont, WA
04-2024

Certificate - Occupational First Aid Skill Set

St John Ambulance Australia
2017

Advanced ResuscitationPain ManagementAsthma And Anaphylaxis - First Aid Trainer Accreditation

St John Ambulance Australia
2016

Language Literacy And Numeracy - First Aid Trainer Accrediation

St John Ambulance Australia
2016

First Aid Trainer Accreditation -

St John Ambulance Australia
2012

Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -

TrainWest
2012

Certificate IV in Occupational Health And Safety -

TrainWest
2011

Diploma of Paramedical Science -

NSW Ambulance Service
2004

Diploma of Community Services (welfare) -

TAFE NSW
2003

Certificate II in Hospitality Operations -

TAFE NSW

Certificate III in Child Care Studies -

Betta Training Academy
1998

Skills

  • Individual and Group Training Facilitation
  • Theoretical and Practical Evaluation
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Skilled in High-Pressure Communication
  • Proficient in Assisting Clients with Literacy Challenges
  • Support for Indigenous Client Needs
  • Support for Prisoner Rehabilitation Programs
  • Strategic Planning
  • Incident Reporting Proficiency
  • Counselling Theory and Micro Skills
  • Advocacy Communication Skills
  • Comprehensive Policy Documentation
  • Research
  • Psychological Theory and Interventions
  • Child Welfare Advocacy
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Counselling and Interventions
  • Group Work Dynamics Theory and Communication Skills
  • Financial Management
  • Manage Administrative Responsibilities
  • Community Engagement
  • Manage Financial Transactions
  • Customer Engagement for Sales
  • Telephone Communication Skills
  • Facilitating Learning for School-Aged Children
  • Early Childhood Care Skills

Timeline

First Aid Trainer

St John Ambulance Australia
01.2013 - 10.2016

First Aid Trainer

St John Ambulance Australia
04.2012 - 12.2012

Disability Support Worker

Coastlink
06.2010 - 12.2010

Director

MS Floors Pty Ltd
09.2007 - Current

Assistant Nurse

SilverChain Nursing Home
02.2007 - 05.2007

Ambulance Officer

Ambulance Service of NSW
10.2002 - 05.2005

Advanced ResuscitationPain ManagementAsthma And Anaphylaxis - First Aid Trainer Accreditation

St John Ambulance Australia

Language Literacy And Numeracy - First Aid Trainer Accrediation

St John Ambulance Australia

First Aid Trainer Accreditation -

St John Ambulance Australia

Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -

TrainWest

Certificate IV in Occupational Health And Safety -

TrainWest

Diploma of Paramedical Science -

NSW Ambulance Service

Diploma of Community Services (welfare) -

TAFE NSW

Certificate II in Hospitality Operations -

TAFE NSW

Certificate III in Child Care Studies -

Betta Training Academy

Diploma - Counselling

Charles Darwin University

White Card

Mandurah Safety And Training Services

Certificate - Occupational First Aid Skill Set

St John Ambulance

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment Upgrade TAE40116

Trainwest

Certificate - Occupational First Aid Skill Set

St John Ambulance Australia
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