Linda McDill
Moe,Australia
Summary
DeExperienced Case Manager specializing in Aged Care Services, Disability Care, and person-centered independent living skills, adept at cultivating partnerships among healthcare professionals and disseminating resources that support healthy aging.Proficient in communication and strategic execution, consistently improving client outcomes by leveraging diverse resources.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Case Management and Support Coordinator
Self Employed - Sure Can Care
06.2021 - Current
Personal Care Support Worker
My Support Australia
Gippsland , Victoria
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported individuals in community engagement and social activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans.
- Encouraged independence within safe boundaries while promoting choice and dignity at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary in order to ensure the safety of service users.
- Maintained accurate records of client's medical histories, treatments and progress reports.
- Collaborated closely with family members of clients to ensure that their needs were being met effectively.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss individual client care plans.
- Adhered strictly to policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.
Case Manager
Aged Care Services Latrobe Community Health Service
01.2010 - 05.2021
Service Access Officer / Community Support Officer
Latrobe Community Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
Assistant and previous A&D ABI Project Worker
Headway Gippsland Inc
Gippsland , Victoria
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Case management for people with ABI within the court system.
- Assessments and referral for people with possible Substance Related Acquired Brain Injury.
- Referral and liaison with a variety of services related to people in crisis within the Court system.
- Reporting to the court on consumer progress in addressing crisis issues leading to offending behaviour Acquired Brain Injury.
- Working with people who have Traumatic and Alcohol related Brain Injuries and stroke.
- Speech Writing for the 2007 National Judges and Magistrates Conference in Sydney Australia.
- Respite Care for adults who have various disabilities including ABI, Intellectual, Physical & Psychiatric disabilities.
- Personal Care Household Budgeting, Organisation of Supported Activity Days for Resite Users.
- Staff Rostering Staff training and orientation Parent and professional liaising.
- Funding Applications, Acquired Brain Injury Case Manager Court Integrated Services Program Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court - 2007.
- Instructor Futures Program Igain Quality Leaning Services.
Acting Coordinator
01.2007 - 10.2007
Special Needs Support Staff
ABC Learning Centre
01.2006 - 01.2007
Residential Care Worker
EW Tipping Foundation
01.1998 - 01.2005
Kitchenhand
Moe Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
M.D. - Aged Care Policy Annd Practice
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Online01.2018
Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare -
Monash University
Churchill01.2009
Advanced Certificate in Community Services - Disability
Gippstafe
Warragul01.2002
Certificate in Child Care - Level 2 -
Yallourn College of Tafe
Skills
- Assessment of skills
- Formulating strategies
- Implementing strategies
- Promoting independent living skills
- Managing budgets
- Maintaining budgets
- Case Managing
- Care Coordinating
- Care Planning
- Statistical reporting
- Liaising with health services
- Development of funding submissions
- Communication
- Listening
- Teamwork
- Administration
- Observation
- Record taking
- Filing
- Rostering
- Developmental programming
- Office Equipment
- Computer operations
- Data reporting
- Budgeting
- Reporting
- Safety
- Speech Writing
- Supervision
- Child Care
- Direction
- Staff training
- Faxes
- Photocopiers
- Programming
- Quality
- Record keeping
References
- Client Services Manager, 01/2003, Baw Baw Shire Council, Mrs Donna Walker, Headway Gippsland Inc
- Director of Nursing, 01/2003, Mirboo North Aged Care, Alison Snell, Mobile: 0412 092 819
- Group Leader, 01/1997, Maroochy Shire Council
- Preschool Teachers Assistant, 01/1996, Toddlertown Childcare Centre
Timeline
Private Case Management and Support Coordinator
Self Employed - Sure Can Care
06.2021 - Current
Personal Care Support Worker
My Support Australia
06.2021 - 08.2022
Case Manager
Aged Care Services Latrobe Community Health Service
01.2010 - 05.2021
Service Access Officer / Community Support Officer
Latrobe Community Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2010
Acting Coordinator
01.2007 - 10.2007
Assistant and previous A&D ABI Project Worker
Headway Gippsland Inc
01.2006 - 03.2009
Special Needs Support Staff
ABC Learning Centre
01.2006 - 01.2007
Residential Care Worker
EW Tipping Foundation
01.1998 - 01.2005
Kitchenhand
Moe Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999
M.D. - Aged Care Policy Annd Practice
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare -
Monash University
Advanced Certificate in Community Services - Disability
Gippstafe
Certificate in Child Care - Level 2 -
Yallourn College of Tafe