Overview
Work History
Education
Key Strengths & Personal Qualities
Clinical Placement Record
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Jessica Whitehead

Wyee Point,Australia

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Rise Thrive 365
04.2025 - Current
  • Support and encourage independence to those living with a disability and overall enhancing their quality of life by being an advocate each client.
  • Work within client's private homes to provide care, assistance and support to clients, including personal cares and preparation of meals ensuring nutrition guidelines and specific dietary requirements are met.
  • Management and administration of clients charted medications and PRNs.
  • Provide support by assisting and encouraging independence with ADLs.
  • Manage behaviours and provide emotional support. Including management of mental health illnesses.
  • Assist with client mobilisation including repositioning in bed, use of lifters and assisting with wheelchairs whilst maintaining correct manual handling techniques.
  • Provide clients with transportation to and from medical appointments and support during the appointment.
  • Engage in recreational activities with clients such as lunch outings, swimming, exercise, arts and crafts and community events.
  • Documenting on medication charts, PRN balance charts, bowel charts, fluid charts, nutritional charts, behavioural charts and shift notes.
  • Collecting personalised data for use in behavioural support plans.
  • Maintain participant health records and documentation according to Rise Thrive 365 Pty Ltd policies.

Assistant in Nursing

Central Coast Local Health District, NSW Health
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide nursing support to the nursing team in the delivery of care in an acute care environment as directed by a registered nurse.
  • Deliver direct care to patients in accordance with nursing care plans and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintain correct health care documentation as required.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol.
  • Assist with personal cares such as showering, bed washes, skin care, hair washing, shaving, mouth and denture care, eye and ear care and assistance with toileting including the use of bedpans and urinals.
  • Assist with repositioning to prevent pressure areas and encourage comfort.
  • Support patients to mobilise as per care plans while reinforcing the use of aids for mobility. Safely using manual handling techniques when mobilising patients.
  • Set up and provide assistance to assessed low risk patients with meals and fluids.
  • Simple wound dressings.
  • Assist in the collection of clinical data including, patient weights and measurements, vital signs observations and nursing admissions.
  • Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Retail Sales Assistant

Edge Clothing
11.2022 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality customer service and personalised product recommendations to drive sales.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet sales goals and celebrate achievements.
  • Maintained store cleanliness and merchandising standards.
  • Handled transactions, returns, and refunds via POS system.
  • Opened and closed the store, demonstrating reliability and leadership.

Disability Support Worker

Breaking Barriers Disability Service
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Support and encourage independence to those living with a disability and overall enhancing their quality of life by being an advocate for each client.
  • Work within SIL homes to provide care, assistance and support to clients, including personal cares and preparation of meals ensuring nutrition guidelines and specific dietary requirements are met.
  • Management and administration of clients charted medications and PRNs.
  • Management of diabetes, including checking BGLs.
  • Provide support by assisting and encouraging independence with ADLs.
  • Manage behaviours and provide emotional support. Including management of mental health illnesses.
  • Assist with client mobilisation including repositioning in bed, use of lifters and assisting with wheelchairs.
  • Provide clients with transportation to and from medical appointments and support during the appointment.
  • Engage in recreational activities with clients such as lunch outings, swimming, exercise, arts and crafts and community events.
  • Documenting on medication charts, PRN balance charts, bowel charts, fluid charts, nutritional charts, behavioural charts, sleep charts, BGL charts and shift notes.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

The University of Newcastle
Gosford
01-2025

High School -

Hunter Sports High School
Gateshead, NSW
01-2022

Key Strengths & Personal Qualities

  • Calming nature that thrives in a fast-paced environment with decision-making skills and emotional resilience.
  • Compassionate and empathetic with a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
  • Team-orientated with a collaborative and supportive approach to colleagues through well developed communication skills.
  • Ability to uphold organisation and safety with strong time management skills.
  • Passion and commitment to continuous learning and professional development to uphold best practice standards.
  • Family orientated in personal life.
  • Culturally sensitive with respect to diverse backgrounds.
  • English speaking background.

Clinical Placement Record

  • 2023, 1st Year Bachelor of Nursing Placement - Wallarah Point Care Community (RACF)
  • 2024, 2nd Year Bachelor of Nursing Placement - Wyong Hospital (Surgical Admissions Centre/Theatres)
  • 2024, 2nd Year Bachelor of Nursing Placement - Bathurst Base Hospital (Paediatric Ward)
  • 2025, 3rd Year Bachelor of Nursing Placement - Wyong Hospital (Respiratory Ward)
  • 2025, 3rd Year Bachelor of Nursing Placement - Maitland Hospital (Emergency Department)

Accomplishments

  • Multiple academic excellence awards throughout schooling
  • Completion of HSC with an ATAR
  • 1st in course achievement award (English subject) – Year 12, 2022
  • Talented Sports Program Squad Captain of Girls Rugby League – Year 11/12, 2021/22
  • Multiple sporting awards including NSW and Australian representative teams
  • Distinction in course completion of NURS1001 – 1st Year, 2023
  • Distinction in course completion of NURS1002 – 1st Year, 2023
  • High Distinction in course completion of INDH2000 – 2nd Year, 2024
  • Distinction in course completion of HUBS2203 – 2nd Year, 2024
  • Distinction in course completion of NURS2103 – 2nd Year, 2024
  • High Distinction in course completion of NURS3105 – 3rd Year, 2025

Hobbies and Interests

  • Physical activity and wellness activities
  • Spending quality time with friends & family to maintain a solid support network
  • Social outings and gatherings

References

Fiona Jones | Clinical Nurse Facilitator 

0400 241 650 Fiona.Jones10@newcastle.edu.au

Emilee Thomas | Student Preceptor 

0419 309 875, Emilee.thomas@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Rise Thrive 365
04.2025 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Central Coast Local Health District, NSW Health
03.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Breaking Barriers Disability Service
09.2023 - 05.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

Edge Clothing
11.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing -

The University of Newcastle

High School -

Hunter Sports High School

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