Maddison Thornton
Dubbo,NSW
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Aboriginal Health Worker
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative
- Supported healthcare teams by organising medical supplies and maintaining equipment readiness
- Educated community members on health services and preventive care practices
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to medical staff for effective care planning
- Conducted home visits and developed programs focusing on Aboriginal Health
Residential Support Worker
Westhaven
Dubbo, NSW
02.2019 - Current
- Providing support with daily living skills and personal care
- Keeping accurate and detailed records of client support and progress
- Ensuring support is delivered in a culturally appropriate and respectful way
- Safely assisting and administering medication as directed
- Monitoring clients health and ensuring safe environments
- Focusing on participants needs and goals and ensuring these are achieved efficiently
Team Leader
Westhaven
Dubbo, NSW
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Overlooked and empowered a team of Support Workers to provide high quality and safe services to participants
- Ensured effective and efficient processes and procedures were being delivered (reporting, planning and record-keeping)
- Provided or planned required training to Support Workers as needed
- Ensured all participants plans and goals were being achieved and working with their support teams to achieve this
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Dubbo Family Doctors
Dubbo, NSW
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed patient records efficiently, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in documentation
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing workflow to reduce wait times for patients
- Assisted physicians in preparing treatment plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes
- Educated patients on health management strategies, enhancing their understanding of treatment options
- Developed programs focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health
Education
Certificate IV - ATSI Primary Health Care Practise
Poche Centre For Indigenous Health
TAFE/University Of SydneyHigh School Certificate -
Dubbo College Senior Campus
Dubbo, NSWSkills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and also thrive when doing individual work
- Adapting to my environment easily and efficiently, am a fast learner
- Implementing creativity
- Highly dependable
Timeline
Team Leader
Westhaven
05.2022 - 10.2022
Residential Support Worker
Westhaven
02.2019 - Current
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Dubbo Family Doctors
10.2017 - 02.2019
Aboriginal Health Worker
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative
Certificate IV - ATSI Primary Health Care Practise
Poche Centre For Indigenous Health
High School Certificate -
Dubbo College Senior Campus