Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Living Support manager
St Vincent’s Care Services
10.2023 - Current
Run the morning managers meeting & send out the daily communications from the meeting
Check emails, rate-it portal, Autumn care messages & Workday
Address concerns, feedback, compliments & complaints received from residents, staff and family members
Staff performance reviews
Staff file notes/ discussion when needed
Review duty lists of staff
Mars audits
Preadmission of new residents
Interview and orientate volunteers
Recruitment of Care Staff
Orientation welcome of new staff about Heartprint
Run the residents meeting – do the minutes to send out to families
Attend the Independent living units, Care staff, RN and Kitchen/cleaners monthly meeting and Weekly team leader meeting, high risk meetings
Monthly staff awards – go through nominations and help to decide on winners
Lifestyle/Pastoral care monthly meetings with residents – discuss and plan with staff and residents the upcoming events and activities for the following month – write up minutes
Compile the monthly newsletter
Follow up that the care plan reviews are up to date with lifestyle team
Support residents with their daily living and requirements
Support staff in their daily duties
Lifestyle Coordinator Team Leader
St Vincent’s Care Services
04.2019 - 09.2023
Develop, implement and monitor group and individual activities to improve the health and wellbeing of 172 residents for across the facility
Design a range of programs to encourage and support resident’s independence, creativity and dignity with flexibility to meet a range of complex needs
Provide excellent customer service, ensuring residents and their families feel valued, safe and respected
Demonstrate the philosophy of person-directed care
Coordinate staff and volunteers
Adhere to St Vincent’s Care Services Integrated Service Delivery Model, Mission, Vision and Values
Comply with Aged Care Quality Standards
Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy in all situations
Lifestyle Coordinator
St Vincent’s Care Services
06.2011 - 04.2019
Develop and implement programs and activities for residents to benefit physical, social, emotional, intellectual and cultural well-being
Create a varied monthly program for 52 high care residents, taking into consideration their health, wellbeing and interests
Enhancing and encouraging residents to participate in personal decision making by attending activities and step out of their comfort zone
Built a strong rapport with residents, their family, multidisciplinary team, volunteers and management
Manage daily activities and care plans for each resident
Assist residents with meals and escort them to and from activities as required
Organise monthly newsletters and calendar
Film and editing skills to document the activities residents undertake in the programs
Documentation as required
Co-owner and Designer
Australia All About Brides
01.2006 - 06.2011
Designing, cutting, sewing and fitting wedding, formal, flower girl and bridesmaid gowns
Customer service focused on achieving the best results
Manage staff and rosters
Purchase of stock
Consultation with brides and families
Organise advertising and photo shoots
Set up and attend bridal shows, including dress and organise models at parades
Stylist for photo shoots with an Australian Bridal magazine
Education
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health -
TAFE Queensland
01.2013
Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology -
TAFE Queensland
01.2000
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology -
TAFE Tasmania
01.1983
Skills
Teamwork
Team motivation
Small business operations
Time management
Customer relations
People management
Attention to detail
Talent recruitment
Accomplishments
St Vincent’s Consumer Needs and Expectations Award, 01/01/21, Introduced 'Armchair Travel' allowing residents at St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton to travel the globe from the comfort of their armchairs.
St Vincent’s Employee of the Year Award, 01/01/19
Published on a Lifestyle website, Developed programs and activities that have been published online.
Art classes, Introduced ongoing art classes for residents whose artwork has won prizes at a local show and hold a yearly art exhibition.
Stylist for Ideal Bridal Magazine
Nominated for Small Business of the Year, 3
Fashion Apprentice of the Year, 01/01/04
Attributes
Great communication skills
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy leader and team member
Customer centric
Supportive, patient and empathetic
Self-motivated and work well under pressure
Creative and hard-working
Timeline
Living Support manager
St Vincent’s Care Services
10.2023 - Current
Lifestyle Coordinator Team Leader
St Vincent’s Care Services
04.2019 - 09.2023
Lifestyle Coordinator
St Vincent’s Care Services
06.2011 - 04.2019
Co-owner and Designer
Australia All About Brides
01.2006 - 06.2011
Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology -
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology -
TAFE Tasmania
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health -
TAFE Queensland
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