Cynthia McCormick-Jennings
Benalla
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Wellbeing Officer
Benalla P-12 College
07.2024 - Current
- Supporting teachers, and education support workers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support students.
- Foster safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Deliver wellbeing services within a multi-disciplinary team
- Operate within the school community and with external providers, including providing students and families with referrals to specialist providers when required.
- Supporting attendance, engagement and mental health.
- Supporting students through difficult or challenging times, such as grief.
- Complying with mandatory reporting obligations.
Education Support Officer
Benalla P-12 College
02.2024 - Current
- Improved student outcomes by collaborating with teachers to develop individualized learning plans.
Palliative Care Worker
Benalla Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Learned individual needs of residents to maintain patient independence, personal dignity and personal safety
- Helped patients feel comfortable, safe and respected
- Followed agency policy and procedures in administering care to clients
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition
- Reported unusual incidents to supervisors for review
- Built strong rapport with patients to provide stable and supportive care system
- Offered mental and emotional support to patients
- Updated patient medical records in charts and databases
- Utilized Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs and walkers to assist with patient mobility
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment to promote wellness
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene
Residential Youth Care Worker
Community Services Victoria
01.1990 - 02.1998
- Maintained a safe residential space through regular inspections, risk assessments, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with case managers, therapists, and other professionals to develop personalized treatment plans for optimal results.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring resident safety and stability during challenging situations.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Taught clients to relate socially through use of daily routines and activities.
Education
Cert. IV Education Support - Education
Go-Tafe
Shepparton, VIC07-2025
Diploma of Nursing -
Swinbourne TAFE
Lilydale, Victoria12.2011
Cert IV Community Services - Youth And Child Residential Services.
Frankston Tafe
Frankston, Victoria12.1990
Skills
- EXELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- ANALYTICAL THINKING
- REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
- TEAM WORK AND COLLABORATION
- PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES
Additional Information
- Certified in First Aid, 2021
- National Police Check, 2023
- Current Working with Children's Certificate
- Certificate of completion of Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations
- Completed professional learning program: Including children on the autism spectrum in early years, 2019
- Certificate of acknowledgement: Infection Control Training - Covid 19, 2021
- Manual Handling Certificate, 2021
- Certificate Dementia Australia: Understanding Dementia, 2021
- NHHI Certificate of Achievement: Hand Hygiene Nursing/Midwifery, 2021
Timeline
Student Wellbeing Officer
Benalla P-12 College
07.2024 - Current
Education Support Officer
Benalla P-12 College
02.2024 - Current
Palliative Care Worker
Benalla Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
Residential Youth Care Worker
Community Services Victoria
01.1990 - 02.1998
Diploma of Nursing -
Swinbourne TAFE
Cert. IV Education Support - Education
Go-Tafe
Cert IV Community Services - Youth And Child Residential Services.
Frankston Tafe
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