Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Marian Woodbridge

Jandowae,QLD

Summary

Since leaving my employment with Southern Cross I have had to focus on some of my own health issues but am looking at working back in the disability and age care sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Support Worker

Southern Cross Care
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Live-In Carer

My Mother
04.2022 - 12.2022

Assisted my mother with all needs as she had had a brain bleed

Heavy Machinery Operator

Zebra Metals
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Operated excavators and mobile baler Crusher
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.

Gaming Room Night Shift Manager

Mount Isa Irish Club
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards and RSG regulation.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and day to day operation.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Ran nightly reports closing out various accounts and detailing daily activities.
  • Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction.
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers regardless of time or concern.
  • Delegated tasks and oversaw performance to accomplish all required objectives.
  • Maintained premises security for personnel safety and loss prevention.
  • Reviewed audits and reconciled nightly sales transactions by balancing cash registers and reporting discrepancies.
  • Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
  • Recruited and interviewed candidates for management to evaluate readiness and fit for position.

Education

No Degree - Cert 3 in Children’s Services

ACCCO
Brisbane, QLD
06.2010

Skills

  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Individual Support
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Progress Documentation
  • Child Supervision
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Personal Companionship
  • Household Support
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Community Integration
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Patient Transport
  • Mobilization Support
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Household Management
  • Patient and Family Interaction
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Creative Thinking
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Household Chores
  • Dietary Needs
  • Emotional Support
  • Daily Charting

References

Holli Goodfellow

Previous supervisor at Southern Cross Care Jandowae 

0456202858


Larissa Morgan

Gaming Room Manager 

Mount Isa Irish Club

0488188529

Timeline

Home Support Worker

Southern Cross Care
01.2023 - 08.2023

Live-In Carer

My Mother
04.2022 - 12.2022

Heavy Machinery Operator

Zebra Metals
12.2017 - 03.2020

Gaming Room Night Shift Manager

Mount Isa Irish Club
01.2017 - 12.2017

No Degree - Cert 3 in Children’s Services

ACCCO
Marian Woodbridge