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Helen Dickson

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse graduate with experience working in the aged care sector as an AIN. Looking for an opportunity to transition into a supported graduate role where I can practice and further develop the skills I have gained over the duration of my bachelors degree to safely and successfully deliver high quality care to residents and their families.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant in Nursing

Sidekicker Agency
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisting residents with their tasks of daily living i.e. Hygiene routines, dressing, and preparing for their day
  • Assisting residents with safe transfers to mobility and support devices such as wheelchairs, walking frames, and hygiene aids
  • Safely operating full hoist, standing hoist, serasteady, and slide sheet manoeuvre
  • Assisting and supervising residents with feeding and drinking, with knowledge of dietary plans and requirements
  • Working as part of an allied team to ensure timely and accurate documentation and information sharing to promote optimal outcomes for residents

Early Childhood Educator

Little Teds Kindergarten
06.2016 - 10.2022
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD
02.2024

Diploma of Children's Services - Early Childhood Education And Care

Brisbane TAFE
Southbank, QLD
05.2012

Skills

  • Compassionate and professional bedside manner
  • Collecting and monitoring vitals
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation and computer skills
  • Great communication skills
  • Medication safety and administration
  • Patient centred care
  • Patient assessments

Hobbies

* Long distance running - I stay fit and healthy by running and competing in registered  fun run and marathon events

* Dancing - I enjoy social dancing in the styles of ballroom, latin and rock and role genres 


Timeline

Assistant in Nursing

Sidekicker Agency
10.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Little Teds Kindergarten
06.2016 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland

Diploma of Children's Services - Early Childhood Education And Care

Brisbane TAFE
Helen Dickson