Procura
Gerald Selvey
Aged Care Coordinator
Maddington,WA
Summary
I am a self-motivated senior coordinator bringing proven leadership as well as organisational and client relations skills. I independently solve problems and keep teams on task to handle diverse business and client requirements. My career goal is to continually improve the lives of the aged and those with disabilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Day Centre Coordinator
Rise Network
Mount Richon, WA
09.2018 - Current
- Drove engagement and outreach with special events focused on bringing in new clients
- Managed scheduled events for Yirra Mia day centre to maximise activities and attendance
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to clients
- Ordered and maintained all supplies
- Established and developed highly-efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation while providing opportunities for career acceleration through achievements
- Kept physical files and digitised records organised for easy updating and retrieval by authorised team members
- Codified office structures and processes to promote teamwork and performance
- Tracked and recorded team expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records
- Interacted with client professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff members
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff
- Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders
Care Team Leader
Silver Chain
Maddington, WA
01.2012 - 09.2018
- Managed over 50 carers in community setting by providing comprehensive guidance and maintaining outstanding client satisfaction and care standards
- Updated client charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualised plans of care
- Equipped clients with tools and knowledge needed for maximising independence
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to staff, actualising crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Implemented care plans for clients, after assessing client needs
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, medication competency development and emergency simulation activities
Activities Coordinator
Bethanie Care
Kwinana, WA
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Watched participants to spot difficulties and provide aid, stopping activities and offering assistance
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence
- Boosted diversity of recreational offerings by developing and overseeing new programs
- Maintained master calendar and all relevant records
- Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to clients
WeCare Trainer
Anglican Homes WA
Salter Point, WA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Trained nurses, care staff, and management on the use of electronic database
- Installed clients into the electronic database
- Updated and modified care-plans to maximize capture of RCS statistics.
Aged Carer
Amana Living, formally Anglican Homes
Salter Point, WA
01.2002 - 01.2010
- All aspects of personal care in both low and high care facilities
- Community care in CACP HACC EACH-D
- Safe transport of clients
Education
Associate of Arts - Media Studies
Edith Cowen University
Mount Lawley, WACertificate III And IV in Aged Care - Aged Care
McCusker Learning And Development
Bull Creek, WASkills
Staff supervision and management
Documentation and control
Workflow and strategic planning
Scheduling
Training and mentoring
Resource allocation
Program leadership
Goal development
Software
Comcare
D365 (budgeting and accounts)
Microsoft Teams/Zoom
Microsoft Office
Interests
Motorcycling
Travelling
Cinema
Timeline
Senior Day Centre Coordinator
Rise Network
09.2018 - Current
Care Team Leader
Silver Chain
01.2012 - 09.2018
Activities Coordinator
Bethanie Care
05.2010 - 08.2011
WeCare Trainer
Anglican Homes WA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Aged Carer
Amana Living, formally Anglican Homes
01.2002 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Media Studies
Edith Cowen University
Certificate III And IV in Aged Care - Aged Care
McCusker Learning And Development