Faye Seckel
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering positive environments, as demonstrated at Imagine Therapies. Specializes in disability services and horse handling, blending relationship building with expert care. Achieved significant improvements in patient and client outcomes through innovative strategies and empathetic support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Imagine Therapies
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Implemented time management strategies that increased efficiency within the allied health department.
- Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients.
- Supported occupational therapists in evaluating patients'' functional abilities and recommending appropriate adaptive equipment or modifications, promoting independence at home or work settings.
- Greeted patients and visitors and performed general clerical duties such as answering and screening phone calls and routing mail.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Communicated with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
Horse Handler
Australia Zoo
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Ensured horse safety during transport to various locations by utilizing appropriate equipment and following established protocols for loading/unloading procedures.
- Enhanced horse health by implementing proper grooming techniques and daily exercise routines.
- Cleaned and maintained facility with [Number] horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines, and cleaning practices.
- Supported students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
Horse Handler/Student Instructor Assistant
Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Advanced horse socialization skills by introducing them to new environments, experiences, and other animals regularly.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the handling of their valuable equine investments.
- Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
- Supported riders in achieving competition goals through diligent preparation of horses before events including grooming, tacking up, and pre-ride exercises.
- Educated clients on proper horsemanship fundamentals including groundwork exercises, riding techniques, nutrition management strategies.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Toral Lodge Childcare Centre
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
Disability Support Worker
Tailored Support Services
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Delivered exceptional care in accordance with established policies and procedures, adhering to professional standards of practice within the disability support field.
- Mentored new staff members as they joined the team, sharing expertise about best practices in disability support work settings.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by providing empathetic support during sensitive diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Remained up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in disability support services, leveraging this knowledge to better serve claimants and their families.
Disability Support Worker
KB Infinity Support
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
Hospitality Worker
The Fryer Of Whitby
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
- Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organised work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
- Processed payments with focus on accuracy and correct cash-handling procedures.
- Communicated with customers to promptly resolve complaints and address inquiries.
Education
Completed Year 10 (Left For Traineeship) - Business Administration
Chancellor State College High
Chancellor, Sippy Downs11.2015
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Relationship Building
- Disability Services
- Horse handling expertise
- Animal Handling and Care
Additional Information
- First aid (including extended asthma & anaphylaxis course) + CPR upto date
- Current Working with children card and Disability worker screening card - 1201459/5 exp. 30/03/2026
- Hope & Healing course (Queensland framework for working with children and young people living in residential care)
- Quality, Safety and You - NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- fire safety certificate
Completed the following units:
- Assist clients with medication
- Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- Work legally and ethically
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- Provide primary residential care
- Participate in workplace health and safety
Timeline
Hospitality Worker
The Fryer Of Whitby
05.2022 - 03.2023
Disability Support Worker
KB Infinity Support
04.2020 - 03.2023
Disability Support Worker
Tailored Support Services
09.2016 - 08.2022
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Toral Lodge Childcare Centre
08.2016 - 08.2018
Horse Handler/Student Instructor Assistant
Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre
02.2015 - 12.2015
Horse Handler
Australia Zoo
02.2014 - 01.2015
Allied Health Assistant
Imagine Therapies
01.2014 - 12.2015
Completed Year 10 (Left For Traineeship) - Business Administration
Chancellor State College High
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