Fiona Shaw
Ballarat,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Carer
Self employed
Ballarat, VIC
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being and social engagement.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community outings.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning and meal preparation.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Child Protection Caseworker
Department of Health and Human Services
Ballarat, VIC
10.2014 - 10.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of child protection cases and family needs.
- Developed and maintained individualized service plans for children and families.
- Advocated for children's rights and safety in legal proceedings and hearings.
Education
Diploma - Family And Community Services
Federation University Australia
VIC08-2014
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC03-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture Science
Federation University Australia
VICSkills
- Team collaboration
- Service planning
- Crisis intervention
- Report writing
- Resource coordination
- Effective communication
- Risk management
- Policy implementation
- Emotional intelligence
- Cultural competence
- Conflict resolution
- Case assessment
Affiliations
- I have been a passionate home gardener for 35 years
- I am a keen lifelong learner, as evident through my studies
- I enjoy outdoor activities, health and fitness
- I have joined a local horticultal group and intend to expand on this through further memberships
- My other interests include open gardens, nurseries, exhibitions and galleries.
Timeline
Personal Carer
Self employed
11.2021 - Current
Child Protection Caseworker
Department of Health and Human Services
10.2014 - 10.2021
Diploma - Family And Community Services
Federation University Australia
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Ballarat
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture Science
Federation University Australia
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