Jerachi Cavanagh
EPCS Practitioner
Caloundra,QLD
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in healthcare and construction, notably at REFOCUS. Excelled in patient-focused care, demonstrating healthcare ethics and reliability. Achieved significant improvements in client independence and safety through innovative care strategies and effective communication. Skilled in clinical procedures and adept at leveraging first aid and CPR knowledge to enhance client well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Post Car Support
REFOCUS
Caloundra, QLD
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Provided guidance and support to families of clients, offering resources and advice.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
Structural Engineer
Empire Engineering
Sunshine Coast, qld
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Mentored new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy.
- Calculate weights, volumes and stress factors and analyzed implications on technical design aspects.
- Provided support to design teams with project-specific drafting tasks.
- Implemented revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
- Produced drawings using CAD software, drafting machines or hand tools.
Carpenter
Keri Builds
Sunshine Coast, Qld
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Measured, cut, and installed staircase spindles.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Community Services
Sage Education
Logan 12-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Maths English Sports Science
Caloundra City Private School
Pelican WatersSkills
- Healthcare ethics
- First aid and CPR
- Clinical procedures
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patient-focused care
- Intake control
Timeline
Structural Engineer
Empire Engineering
12.2022 - 06.2024
Extended Post Car Support
REFOCUS
10.2022 - Current
Carpenter
Keri Builds
01.2022 - 11.2022
Diploma of Community Services - Community Services
Sage Education
Some College (No Degree) - Maths English Sports Science
Caloundra City Private School
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