Hugh Ross
Townsville City,QLD
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Sole Trader
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
Theatre Orderly
Lismore Base Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital,
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Patient care before & after surgery, an understanding of meeting their needs & wants, providing reassurance at all times
- Following infection control procedures for an operating theatre environment which includes, Hand Hygiene, correct use of PPE and complying to all policy procedures relevant to a hospital setting/operating theatre
- High level of interpersonal skills dealing with patients and staff on all levels including Surgeons, Nurses and Theatre Technicians
- Constantly able to meet deadlines to ensure theatre lists run on schedule
- Very team orientated and skilled at working autonomously if required
- Excellent understanding of the difference between reusable medical devices (RMD’s) and sterile consumables
- Proficient in setting up theatres to ensure they are ready for surgeons lists and comply with work health and safety for staff and patient needs
- Transporting of patients and operating theatre equipment
- Assisting specific surgery set ups
- Connecting and setting up equipment such as cameras, light leads, diathermy leads and suction equipment
- Cleaning theatres between cases, and terminally at end of theatre list
- Handling rubbish and linen
- Printing/Saving procedure photos and or videos for patients and surgeons
- Working well in a team environment with both nurses and orderlies to provide a safe working environment and better patient care
- Excellent time management skills.
Beer Wine Spirits – 2IC and Safety Representative
01.2011 - 01.2018
Elite Protective Services – Security Guard
01.2011 - 01.2013
Education
Lcgs
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
City
Townsville
State
QLD
Zip
4810
Street
Townsville City
References
Alex Kippin, Anaesthetist, Perioperative Services, Townsville Mater & Townsville University Hospital, 0422 407 656, kippina@gmail.com
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Sole Trader
05.2023 - Current
Theatre Orderly
Lismore Base Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital,
01.2018 - 01.2023
Beer Wine Spirits – 2IC and Safety Representative
01.2011 - 01.2018
Elite Protective Services – Security Guard
01.2011 - 01.2013
Lcgs
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