Lynette Pettman
Caloundra
Summary
Therapeutic professional with extensive experience addressing mental health challenges and facilitating client growth. Known for collaborative approach and dedication to achieving meaningful results through fun and laughter. Reliable team player with strong skills in conflict resolution and adaptability, ensuring client-centred care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diversional Therapist/Activities Officer
Ozcare
09.2022 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group activities sessions, with a variety of mental health issues.
- Organised group outings for clients and ensured the safety of each person while operating the bus.
- Worked in high stress, secure units while maintaining a professional demeanour and providing wholistic activities.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Ozcare
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
Certificate IV in Leisure And Health (CHC43415) - Diversional Therapists And Activity Officer
ARC
01-2020
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural Competence
- Documentation requirements
Accomplishments
- implemented and planned activities for clients
- resolved issues and conflicts with other clients
- able to think outside the box and change activities to suit the environment and the moods of the clients
- able to work with other professional team members and have been a mentor for other students.
Certification
- Certificate 3 in individual support
- Certificate 4 in leisure and health
Timeline
Diversional Therapist/Activities Officer
Ozcare
09.2022 - Current
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Ozcare
09.2018 - 09.2022
Certificate IV in Leisure And Health (CHC43415) - Diversional Therapists And Activity Officer
ARC
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