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Georgia Hook

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at IGA Bundeena, adept at delivering high-level patient care and fostering effective communication with diverse clients. Proven ability to enhance self-care skills and provide emotional support, while collaborating seamlessly with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Committed to improving lives through compassionate service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

two summers
Miranda, Sydney , NSW
04.2023 - Current
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.

Placements

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS

Prince of Wales Hoppital Aged Care and Rehab

Prince of Wales Hospital. General Rehab

ST George Hospital Respiratory Ward

St George Hosiptal General Medicine Ward

Forensic Hospital Eloura Ward

Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.

Shopkeeper

IGA Bundeena
BUNDEENA, NSW
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Set up promotional displays throughout the store to attract customers' attention.
  • Consulted with management regarding stock levels and ordering needs.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Assisted customers in loading purchases into their vehicles.
  • Processed payments using cash registers and credit card machines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cronulla High School
Cronulla
12-2022

Nursing

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW

Skills

Communication: I have had multiple experiences communicating with verbal and non-verbal patients in my current job and on placements and am confidently able to identify issues

High-level patient care: Cared for many complex clients with disabilities and complex issues such as

Cystic fibrosis

- Diabetes

- Dementia

- Complex nutrition failure

- Borderline personality disorder

- Schizophrenia

- Chronic pain syndrome

- Seizures

Teamwork:

I have developed strong teamwork skills from a young age through consistent involvement in team sports and collaborative school projects These experiences have laid the foundation for my ability to work effectively in group settings During my nursing placements, I have demonstrated these skills by working collaboratively with nursing staff and communicating efficiently with allied health professionals and doctors to support quality patient care

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

two summers
04.2023 - Current

Shopkeeper

IGA Bundeena
09.2021 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Cronulla High School

Nursing

University of Wollongong
Georgia Hook